{
  "id": 8609389,
  "title": "Longer-lived, fewer kids: Australians in the 2060s",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/longer-lived-fewer-kids-australians-in-the-2060s",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T01:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://katherinetimes.com.au/story/9353606/longer-lived-fewer-kids-australians-in-the-2060s"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian households are projected to become smaller, with life expectancy rising to nearly 90 years for women by 2065/66, according to Treasury's latest Intergenerational Report. The report, released on Sunday, highlights the impact of government policies on the country's long-term future, projecting a life expectancy of 86 years for men and a population of 39.3 million by 2065/66. Key drivers of the increased life expectancy are Australia's universal healthcare system and medical research advancements. The report also outlines the need for further investments in Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and urgent care clinics. However, an aging population will present long-term budget pressures. Population growth is expected to slow to 0.9 percent per year, down from 1.4 percent annually in the previous 40 years, primarily due to lower fertility rates. Despite budget challenges, future government debt is projected to decrease by half a trillion dollars, with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence playing a significant role in economic progress.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}