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What’s behind the push for more Australian babies?

What’s behind the push for more Australian babies?

Political reporter Krishani Dhanji speaks to Reged Ahmad about why governments around the world are pushing for more babies and whether the policies even work

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March 29, 202619m 4s

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When the new Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, addressed the media earlier this month, he shared a vision of a ‘hyper’ Australia with ‘more Australian babies’. The statement attracted headlines but it’s not the first time a politician has let it be known they want people to get busy in bed. Political reporter Krishani Dhanji speaks to Reged Ahmad about why governments around the world are pushing for more babies and whether the policies even work

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