All three of the major parties in Australia are now pushing to lower Australia’s migration rate.  

Pauline Hanson and One Nation have shaken up the debate on population.  

But if we are going to cut immigration, how do we keep the country growing? 

Demographer Peter McDonald says he is “pro-child” and would support the government increasing access to the Family Tax Benefit.  

The Issue this week delves into the hottest argument in politics right now.  

All three of the major parties in Australia are now pushing to lower Australia&rsquo;s migration rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pauline Hanson and One Nation have shaken up the debate on population.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But if we are going to cut immigration, how do we keep the country growing?&nbsp;
Demographer Peter McDonald says he is &ldquo;pro-child&rdquo; and would support the government increasing access to the Family Tax Benefit.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Issue this week delves into the hottest argument in politics right now.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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