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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.
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Monthly Inflation Gauge and Cost of Living report
The Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge recorded a fall in both monthly and annual inflation. The annual cost of living of key demographic groups also declined.
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‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis
None of the 49 leading economists polled in the latest Economic Society of Australia survey said they believed the market was delivering good outcomes. Read the responses from University of Melbourne economists via The Conversation.
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Less about climate change, more on reducing migration: here’s what matters most to Australian voters
We asked thousands of people what issues are most important to them. While the top priorities are the same as in 2022, if we look a bit deeper, what Australians care about is shifting, write Dr Ferdi Botha and Professor A. Abigail Payne.
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We found opposition to the Voice is linked to poorer Indigenous health. And in some regions, the link is striking
Indigenous Australians living in areas with stronger opposition to the Voice have poorer health and are less likely to access health care, write Dr Karinna Saxby and Professor Yuting Zhang from the Melbourne Institute.
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Data Tools and Indicators
We apply cutting-edge statistical and econometric methodology to primary and secondary data sets, producing trusted tools and insights for government, education, business and community organisations.
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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
The Melbourne Institute hosts a variety of conferences and forums throughout the year that both inform and shape Australia's social policy.
