The Age · National

There’s never been a better time to not have a baby

· By Matt Wade
Story summary

Australia’s birth rate is taking a double hit, with one in four women aged 18 to 45 saying they will not have children, while most women who do intend to have kids say they will have smaller families than in the past.

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