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Australians are at risk of being ‘priced out’ of parenthood, expert warns
New Parenthood data shows raising one child costs about $17,800 a year, and advocates say childcare and leave reforms could help families have more children.
With the fertility rate set to decline further and the cost of living continuing to bite, new data shows many feel they can’t afford the skyrocketing cost of starting a family.