Baby bonus ruled out as birth rate declines | 7NEWS
The federal government has ruled out a baby bonus to address Australia’s declining birth rate, instead focusing on improving childcare access and affordability. An intergenerational report predicts that deaths will outnumber births in 40 years, with housing costs, groceries and cost of living identified as key barriers to families having children. Australian teachers are also calling out parents for offloading discipline to schools rather than addressing children’s behavioural issues at home, with concerns this is impacting educational outcomes including NAPLAN results.
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