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What’s wrong with a declining birth rate?


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Last week, TDA exclusively reported that Coalition Senator Matt Canavan is proposing a policy to offer couples a low-interest loan of $100,000 once they have a child. This loan would only apply to families buying their first home and would be wiped if they have three children.

While Canavan has put forward the idea, the Coalition hasn't formally adopted this policy. But it has kickstarted a fascinating conversation about Australia’s declining birth rate. Today we’re here to explain why a declining birth rate is an issue, and breakdown Canavan’s idea to solve it.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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