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News
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So you don't want the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what research shows will change your mind
Read the latest Research Insight to learn about why some Australians are reluctant to get vaccinated and what we can do to change their mind.
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Time to Reform Australia's Unfair Family Support System
Family benefit payments aren’t fit for purpose with complex rules that make it hard for mothers to return to work and that penalise dual-earner families
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Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium
Join us in a colloquium for policy makers, practitioners and analysts.
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Why do women get paid less than men?
Hours and commute time may provide clues, according to our study which investigated the differences in experiences between men and women who lost their jobs.
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.
