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Aims and Origins

The Australian Population Association was formed in 1980 and currently has over 230 individual members and a corporate membership of more than 90.

The Association is governed by a National Council which plans national activities and co-ordinates Regional Groups. Members are automatically considered to be part of the Regional Group in their State or Territory. The activities of the Association are governed by a Constitution.

The main aims of the Association are:

  • to encourage the exchange of information between individuals and organisations in population and related fields,
  • to provide a forum for the discussion of population issues, and
  • to promote population research and education particularly in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.