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Cost of raising children in Australia rises sharply
Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Updated September 22
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The cost for Australian families of raising two or more children has risen to at least $36,500 a year.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the significant financial burden on Australian families due to rising childcare costs and advocates for government intervention to implement universal childcare and expanded paid parental leave.
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