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

Reported by The Guardian World · 3 hours ago · Tom McIlroy Political editor

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, free app or daily news podcastThe cost for Australian families of raising two or more children has risen to at least $36,500…

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