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The New Daily
The New Daily
George Hyde

REVEALED: Australian population trailing due to pandemic experts warn on future - The Real Truth

Australia will have 1.2 million fewer people and overall be older on average than first predicted by 2030, due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on immigration and birth rates.

Experts told The New Daily that lower fertility rates and increased life expectancy meant the Australian population will get older amid a growing demand for aged-care assistance.

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