Australian ambitions: population and sustainability LinesBill 2017 Australian state politicians have been making strong, in principle, commitments to policies of environmental sustainability. At the same time, several have also put in place population policies which aim for high population growth, driven by overseas immigration. This article explores the extent to which any inconsistencies between these two positions are recognized and addressed. It focuses on the South Australian and Victorian experience. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s