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20 September 2026

Australia’s aging future collides with its AI gamble

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Australia’s aging future collides with its AI gamble

Key points: Australia’s population continues to age, and fertility rates are falling further and faster than expected. While people will retire with more super than today’s retirees, budget pressures ...

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