Australia's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
In response to Australia's declining fertility rates, the government is taking every appropriate action it can. While the government cannot force Australians to have children, it can help those who wish to raise families. That is why Labor is implementing enduring policies in education and childcare that will make this dream a reality.
Government-critical narrative
Australia's fertility crisis is not a result of choice, but of increasingly limited options. Many Australians are struggling with financial uncertainty, which prevents them from having the family sizes they desire or forces them to postpone having children. The government needs to take stronger action to address the underlying causes of this downward trend.
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