Politician Suggests Cash Payments to Reverse Declining Birth Rate
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
Independent MP Bob Katter suggested that a one-time cash payment of $75,000 per child could reverse the declining birth rate in Australia. The proposal was made against the backdrop of findings in the government's Intergenerational Report, which noted that the average number of children per woman is expected to fall to 1.34 by 2065. Katter made the suggestion on September 1, 2026.
From sbs.com.au
Why it matters
Experts warn that Australia must boost its population to support the elderly and the economy in the long term. Katter's proposal was dismissed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, who argued that family support policy must be more than just cash handouts.
From sbs.com.au
Who's involved
- Bob KatterAustralian politician who proposed the cash payment scheme
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Bob Katter
Australian politician (born 1945)
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