Australia's fertility rate was about 3.5 in the early 1960s and is now about 1.6-1.8, having temporarily increased to 2-2.5 in the 2000s, primarily due to the Howard government's baby bonus policy.
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Tom HallEvidence Quote
“fertility rate here in this country uh was about 3.5 today it's about 1.6 maybe 1.8 did get up to 2 to 2 and a half...in the 2000s...because of the Howard...government's policy on the baby bonus”
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The Coming Global Depopulation | Nicholas Eberstadt | John Bonython Lecture— Centre for Independent StudiesCreated: 8/10/2026, 11:59:08 PM
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