It has been looked into by various academics and think tanks. The extra tax revenue
will not keep up with the demand for services and infrastructure from the new arrivals. Where seeing it now aren't we with the States demands for higher taxes.
We had this conversation under Kevin Rudd, Australians aren't keen on the big Australia concept. The major parties get their funding from big business. A growing population is an easy way to improve their bottom line. Those in government circles like it too, bigger tax revenues to spend, more ability to strut around on the World stage etc.
