HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 107 MC

The trend showing Australia's population aged 65 and over steadily increasing in both absolute numbers and as a proportion of the total population indicates that:

Immigration policies are successfully attracting younger migrants to Australia
Healthcare spending will decrease as older adults require less medical intervention
Both challenges and opportunities will emerge for Australia's health and welfare sectors
Fertility rates are increasing to match the growing elderly population

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\(C\)

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C is correct: The demographic shift presents both challenges and opportunities for health and welfare sectors.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Immigration success doesn’t change the fact that population is proportionally ageing.
B is incorrect: Healthcare spending will increase not decrease as older adults need more medical care.
D is incorrect: Fertility rates are decreasing not increasing which contributes to population ageing.