Victoria is now the beneficiary of net inward migration from each of the other states and a larger contribution from net overseas immigration, compared with its past and compared with New South Wales currently.
In her stead, Erik-Jan van Kempen will deliver the opening remarks. ErikJan is Program Director General at the Ministry, responsible for implementing the Environmental and Planning Act. Moreover, as an inhabitant of Amsterdam, he is very familiar with the situation in the capital. He will now enlighten us with his view on these matters. Erik-Jan, the floor is yours. 4