Australia is not alone among rich countries in having a fertility rate well below replacement level with the UK, US, Italy and Japan among others all in the same boat.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/ageing-population-falling-birth-rate-do-we-need-another-baby-bonus-20230108-p5cb1r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

But the whole world is in the same boat, with total global debt exceeding $300 trillion and debt to GDP at 350%, up from 278% just prior to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/02/jim-quinn/march-of-folly-fall-of-american-empire/

"Everybody was all in the same boat, really.

Source: http://www.semissourian.com/story/3015357.html

Ian Foster is in the same boat.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/07/french-star-taunts-mentally-fragile-italians-as-kiwi-coach-off-to-eat-some-sushi/

"If you start using that money two days earlier, you're going to be in the same boat next pay period," he said.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/payday-friday-is-becoming-payday-wednesday/600249688/

It’s a player who was flagged up back when Steven Gerrard was in charge, and I suspect a few of the new recruits are in the same boat.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/think-rangers-transfer-assault-target-30421155

“I want to create an even better Poplar Bluff for my kids, and I think we are all in the same boat rowing together to get there.”

Source: http://www.semissourian.com/story/2985233.html

"One of the ironies is that everyone is in the same boat, everyone is affected by the cost-of-living crisis."

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23225569.glasgow-rmt-chief-says-public-support-there/?ref=rss

PPA and SK ID Solutions are in the same boat on this one, but the boat begins to rock as soon as you ask why the RIA even initiated proceedings in the first place.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608901034/ria-police-divided-over-estonian-id-card-recall-costing-tens-of-thousands

"Right across the country from talking to my colleagues, I think we're all in the same boat.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/abbott-homelessness-rising-private-shelters-costs-1.6743815?cmp=rss

“ There’s thirty-one counties in the same boat, essentially, so we’re all in it for the same reason across the country, and we’re no different.

Source: https://wearetyrone.com/sport/hurt-of-last-year-driving-on-mattie-and-co/

We chatted for some time because we were in the same boat.

Source: https://www.meltontimes.co.uk/health/unpaid-carers-urged-to-apply-for-passport-identity-card-3991296

“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”

Source: https://newsone.com/playlist/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes/

Zebre are in the same boat as the Sharks; they are also winless in the competition.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/plumtree-sharks-match-zebre-must-win/