Ian Macfarlane (Groom, Liberal Party, Minister for Industry and Science) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) Yes, the figures quoted are from the Victorian Population Bulletin 2014. The publication states that absolute growth was higher in 2008-09 (115,600 people).

(2) Yes, the figures quoted are from the Victorian Population Bulletin 2014.

(3) The figures quoted are from the Victorian Population Bulletin 2014, the latest available as at 27 March 2014. These have since been revised slightly as more accurate figures have become available. The latest ABS data (released 25 September 2014) for year ending 30 June 2013 shows Australia's population grew by 401,045, or 1.8 per cent to 23,129,299 people, and Victoria's population grew by 104,151.

(4) Yes, the figures quoted are from the Victorian Population Bulletin 2014.

(5) Yes, the figures quoted are from the Victorian Population Bulletin 2014. The publication states that the Victorian local government area of Casey increased by 7,476 people, rather than by 3,877 people as stated in the question.

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