Economic and Social Outlook Conference
The Melbourne Institute and The Australian are proud to present this year's conference on 2 November 2022 in Melbourne
We are Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For 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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Private health insurance rebates: Are they working to increase uptake among older people?
Our Research Insight explores how private health insurance rebates can improve seniors' wellbeing and ease pressure on the healthcare public system.
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Pandemic times not all bad for household relationships
Though it is widely recognised that one major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a reduction in the way Australians socialise, it seems for some groups the pandemic may have improved their wellbeing and brought households closer.
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Inflation rises further in July, cost of living also rising as rate hikes bite
Inflation rises further in July, cost of living also rising as rate hikes bite
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Do caps on superannuation tax-breaks really improve the budget?
Our Research Insight explores whether whether caps on superannuation tax-breaks really improve the budget.
Discover the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
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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 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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Conferences and Forums
The Melbourne Institute hosts of a variety of conferences, forums and a virtual colloquium throughout the year that both inform and shape Australia's social policy.
