Canberrans revolt as population ponzi hits capital

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By Leith van Onselen

Back in October, ABC news reported on the “disastrous” unplanned population growth in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, to the city’s north, which was reportedly destroying liveability.

This was followed in November by reports that the local Gungahlin community was up in arms amid the proliferation of high-rise apartments.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.