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Cost of Raising Children in Australia

Updated 2026-09-22 19:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A study shows the cost of raising two children in Australia has risen 134% over two decades, reaching $36,500 annually. Parenting advocate Georgie Dent calls for more paid parental leave.

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The Guardian

Cost of raising two children in Australia has risen 134% in two decades, study says

Parenting advocate Georgie Dent says rising childcare cost has pushed the overall burden to $36,500 a year and calls for more paid parental leaveGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u

2026-09-22 19:00 UTC