Australians are having fewer babies – experts say it could have more consequences than we realise
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In short: Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed Australians are experiencing a near-record low fertility rate.
The data found Australians are likely to have an average of 1.6 babies over the next five years, below the international average of 2.3.
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Is the sentiment in Australia similar to New Zealand? Babies are for those who can afford them?