Is Anthony Albanese discouraging couples from making babies? Fertility rates stay low
Australia’s fertility rate has bounced back from a record low, with an average of 1.497 babies per woman, but this is unlikely to continue. The article suggests that rising housing costs and immigration make it difficult for couples to start families, while net overseas migration and natural population growth are expected to slow down Australia's aging population.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 02:23 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 02:51 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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