Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
We are Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For over 60 years our world-class economists have conducted rigorous, independent research and analysis, providing an evidence base for effective policy reform. We help to solve some of the most pressing and complex issues affecting ordinary Australians, striving to advance opportunity, equity and prosperity for our nation.
News
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New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage.
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For the first time, the annual HILDA survey has explored who is using vapes and e-cigarettes. And it’s Australia’s young people getting hooked.
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Australian parents are waiting longer for an empty nest as their adult children are living under the same roof for longer, finds the annual HILDA survey.
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Read this article via The Conversation by Professor Roger Wilkins, Professorial Fellow and Deputy Director (Research), HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.
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Data Tools and Indicators
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Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
Our HILDA survey has provided crucial insights into Australian life for over two decades. The only nationally representative long-term study of households in this country, it has followed the same group of Australians since 2001.
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Conferences and Forums
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