Australia set to be bigger, older, poorer

The number of Aussies over 65 will double in the next 40 years – but with a decline in Australia’s birth rates, the boost to life expectancy could bring new troubles.

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the intergenerational report to be unveiled by the treasurer this week will “paint a grim picture” of the future of the cost of government services.

To be released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Thursday, the sixth Intergenerational Report (IGR) – which…

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