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Australia’s fertility rate is declining, but is this the whole story?

Simone Alexander

  • 17th June 2024
  • Australia
  • 7 mins read

Australia’s total fertility rate is declining, but this doesn’t necessarily result in a lower number of births. This distinction is important, and this briefing describes the relationship with other demographic characteristics and the implications for local government service planning.

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