Professor Graeme Hugo

The impact to tell us where Australians are heading.

Demography, or the study of populations, gives us a powerful insight into how Australia's population will change. Professor Graeme Hugo believes clear vision is vital to planning for future communities.

People say hindsight is always 20/20. But what if we had a partial but accurate view of Australia's future and could plan with certainty?

Considered one of the world's top three in his field, Professor Graeme Hugo is helping us see 'over the horizon'. And his work provides valuable insights into trends in the Australian and Asian populations.

"In ten years the number of people over 65 will have doubled, how do we provide effective services, policies and infrastructure? And in this 'Age of Immigration' how do we reduce brain drain and capitalise on brain circulation?"

Globalisation has seen a massive increase in population movement between nations. Professor Hugo's research is looking at ways in which policy interventions can result in better outcomes for countries of origin and destination of migrants as well as the migrant themselves.

"People are important. And detailed information on populations and the changes we can expect for the future are very important to create equitable, diverse and healthy societies."