FAMILIES who receive welfare benefits can afford to have children more than others, according to Tony Abbott.

..."At present, the only families that can have more children without damaging their financial position are those on welfare. It's one of the reasons why the birth rate tends to be higher among people of lower socio-economic status."

Mr Abbott said people who were doing it tough "undeniably deserve financial support when their families grow".

"But every family's budget comes under strain as it grows which is why all families deserve support," he said.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/cheaper-to-have-kids-on-welfare-says-tony-abbott...

If we are helping poor families to have kids then why shouldn't we help rich families?