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Liz Allen

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Australia has many older people but not enough young people to care for them. What can we do?

With an ageing population and a record low fertility rate, Australia faces a huge demographic challenge. How did we get to this point, and what might...

27.10.2026 40

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Liz Allen

From flushing our toilets to building new schools, this is why filling in your census form matters

Here are ten practical things to know about the 2026 census, including fines if you lie or ignore it, what happens to your data and how to ask for...

03.08.2026 40

The Conversation

Liz Allen

Birth rates are declining in most of the world, including Australia. Here’s why that really matters

Rather than an exploding overpopulation bomb, the world faces an economic and social implosion due to lacking supports to help raise much-wanted...

01.06.2026 70

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Liz Allen

Spare a thought for families doing it tough this new school year

02.02.2026 50

The Examiner

Liz Allen

Spare a thought for families doing it tough this new school year

02.02.2026 60

Canberra Times

Liz Allen

Grandparenting tells us much about our history. It’s important to preserve these stories

Grandparents can play a fundamental role in families, yet they have often been overlooked in Australian history.

30.10.2025 40

The Conversation

Liz Allen