Culture·The Guardian·4h agoAustralia

Falling Marriage Rates Are a Sign of Progress

Columnist says Australians gain freedom to choose

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Falling Marriage Rates Are a Sign of Progress

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Australian marriage rates fell from 5.5 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents from 2024 to 2025, while divorces rose 4.1%. Columnist Van Badham argues the decline signals social progress and Gen Z's sensible choices.

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