Australia could face a population crisis with its lowest fertility rate in more than a century

Australia’s fertility rate hits a new record low

Australia’s fertility rate hits a new record low Source: Pixabay

Australia has been warned it could face a population crisis with the nation's fertility rate plunging to its lowest level in more than a century. Demographers have called on the Federal Government to introduce more assistance measures for families, with the cost of living seen as a major deterrent to having more children.



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