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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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Medicare is covering less of specialist visits. But why are doctors’ fees so high in the first place?
In many cases, patients are unable to shop around or make informed decisions about their care due to a lack of information about the true cost and quality of services, writes Dr Susan J. Méndez.
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Why measuring poverty matters
The Defining and Measuring Poverty project is a collaboration between Melbourne Institute, the School of Social and Political Sciences and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, designed to break the cycle of persistent poverty in Australia.
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A sensible path towards high-quality early childhood education in Australia
The Productivity Commission's recent report: A path to universal early childhood education and care outlines a sensible path forward, in support of 'affordable, accessible, equitable and high-quality' early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia.
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Vale Duncan Standon Ironmonger (1931–2024)
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Associate Professor Duncan Ironmonger AM, FASSA, whose life’s work advanced economic research and analysis in Australia, with a distinguished career closely tied to the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne.
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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.
