Australia is experiencing a post-COVID baby boom, according to recent statistics, after the birthrate hit an historic low during the pandemic.
abc.net.au/news/baby-boom-australia-post-covid-fertility-rates/101822698Australia is experiencing a post-COVID baby boom, according to recent statistics, after an historically low number of births during the pandemic.But the latest data shows a rebound in the birthrate to 1.66 per woman, though a demographer says it likely will not rise any further.
The statistics were released ahead of the annual population statement the federal government will issue on Friday, which will confirm the small but certain rise.Speaking in Brisbane on Monday, Mr Chalmers said: "We want the right balance between homegrown population growth and a sensible migration program.
"At the same time as we make sure that we've got the kind of workforce that can support an ageing population. "For some time it's been clear to us that when you've got an ageing population, the absolute best thing you can get is a higher fertility rate."A demographer agreed with Mr Chalmers that the numbers were encouraging, but said he doubts Australia can increase its fertility rate any further.
Speaking on ABC Radio, the University of Melbourne's Professor Peter McDonald said changes to women's lifestyles were part of the reason birthrates were declining overall.
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