‘Vanishing Race’: Katter’s Plan to Boost Birth Rate Amid Mass Migration Concerns

Katter’s comments come as thousands took to the streets once again against migration policy.

Australian MP Bob Katter holds a press conference to discuss issues facing his rural electorate in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 14, 2018. Michael Masters/Getty Images

Australia’s “Father of the House” has released a video statement about his concerns with the country’s declining birth rate just after thousands of locals continued to march against migration policy.

Far from the hustle of big city marches, the federal MP for Kennedy Bob Katter called for parenthood to be celebrated and called a new incentive for mothers to receive $60,000 (US$39,000).