Population crisis looms as declining birth rates affect Federal Budget

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg arrives to address the media during a federal budget update, ahead of the 2020/21 budget scheduled for October, at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Source: AAP

The Federal Government is being warned of a population crisis, as new research shows Australia's birth rate is rapidly declining. Struggling families say more support, including cheaper childcare and extended paid parental leave, should be included in the upcoming Budget.


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