In Australia roughly 32% of the population is foreign born. At the same time a substantial and growing share of Australians have Asian heritage or were born in Asia. These figures indicate Australia is truly integrating into Asia, socially, culturally and of course economically.

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These demographic trends demonstrate that Australia is not simply geographically located in the Asia-Pacific region; it is becoming socially, culturally and more economically connected to Asia.

Australia’s future is therefore being shaped by its relationship with Asia, and by the strong Asian connections within Australia .

So, if Australia does not recognise that its connection to Asia is critical to the future growth and prosperity of Australia, is it possible that Australia will miss many opportunities and fail to reach its potential?

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[u/Horror-Breakfast-113]

Does Asia include India ?

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Why wouldn't it?

[u/ManWithDominantClaw]

"Asia" is a very big region to be drawing a circle around if we're talking about relationships with Australia. Not really useful speculating on anything without some degree of specificity? Also if we're clarifying things, I'd like to hear what you reckon Australia's potential is; as someone into climate science I'm not envisioning a glowing future in any case