Dumb idea. Australians fundamentally facing a different problem that needs to start with the housing crisis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/peter-costello-urges-government-to-consider-new-baby-bonus/106101512
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Baby bonus father Costello wants falling fertility 'back on the agenda'

With Australia's fertility rate at a new low and concerns about its economic impact on the future, the former treasurer behind the early 2000s baby boom says all options should be on the table to encourage more children.

@ki_sekiya You’ve hit the nail on the head. It’s the fundamental issue facing a whole generation. How can you plan for a future family when a huge chunk of your income is swallowed by rent or a massive mortgage? We have the space, but the system isn't working for everyday people.
#housingcrisis #rentalcrisis #BigAustralia #corporategreed