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How has life changed for Australians over the last 20 years?
The 2021 HILDA Statistical Report is now available, showing the changing face of 21st century Australia.
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Is there an ideological divide in willingness to get vaccinated?
This Research Insight looks at the unvaccinated population - where they sit politically and what is driving their hesitancy
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How do employees feel about mandated COVID-19 vaccination and testing in the workplace?
Our Research Insight shows that vaccine mandates in the workplace are likely to be popular, effective and involve minimal loss of workers
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Will strong environmental policies boost economic growth?
There seems to be an assumption in Australia that good environmental policy inhibits economic growth over the long run. But this new Research Insight finds the opposite is true.
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Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
Our HILDA survey has provided crucial insights into Australian life for nearly 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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