How population ponzi destroyed Melbourne’s quality of life

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As we know, Melbourne has been the biggest recipient of the ‘Big Australia’ mass immigration policy, with its population growing by around 50% since the beginning of this century:

Yesterday’s article from The Conversation says a lot about the diminution in quality of life experienced in Melbourne where the mantra has been growth at all costs:

Under the stage 4 restrictions enforced throughout metropolitan Melbourne, residents can exercise for one hour each day, within five kilometres of their home…

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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.