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Australias fertility rate hits record low, prompting Nationals party to advocate for larger families. Leader Matt Canavan, a father of five, envisions a hyper Australia with full maternity wards and parents raising kids at home. This push aligns with global concerns about population decline. Experts suggest bundled support like extended leave and housing aid could be more effective than one-off bonuses. Meanwhile, parents like single mum Chantelle Cox grapple with real-life barriers such as housing costs and childcare, making it difficult to expand their families. Studies show mixed results on pronatalist policies, with Hungarys free IVF and tax breaks not significantly increasing their birth rate. The challenge lies in finding policies that genuinely reverse the trend without partisan divides.

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