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Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade Source: Getty Images

Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research.


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By Brooke Young

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Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research.



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