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Australia's deaths to outnumber births by 2060s, government projects

A government report projects Australia's deaths will exceed births by the 2060s, with the population aged 85+ tripling by 2065-66. This demographic shift implies sustained pressure on fiscal policy, healthcare, and workforce participation, though the timeline is distant and subject to migration assumptions.

Al Jazeeraabout 4 hours agoAUengCredibility 54%View source

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Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.5
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