Why a population of, say, 15 million makes sense for Australia

Population growth has profound impacts and sorting myths from facts can be difficult. In a new series, the Conversation looks at the issue Neither of Australia’s two main political parties believes population is an issue worth discussion, and neither now has a policy about it. The Greens think population is an issue but can’t come at actually suggesting a target.
Even those who acknowledge that numbers are relevant are often quick to say that it’s our consumption patterns, and