This research on digital exclusion shows internet in Australia is almost universal, but some – particularly vulnerable groups – are still missing out. The report takes a closer look at the 2% of Australians without internet access who face higher rates of digital exclusion. The research contributes to evidence to help inform policies that target...

This research examines trends in telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households between 2006 and 2021. The analysis uses data on internet access and telecommunications spending from the Household Income, Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey and the Australian Census of Population and Housing. The report contributes to the evidence base on digital inclusion...

Understanding spatial patterns of population change is vital in planning for services and infrastructure, and in managing the pressures created as local populations grow and decline. This research shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on population was very focused on capital cities, which collectively experienced population loss in 2020-21.

This paper uses Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) data to examine telecommunications spending by Australian households. It does so with an aim to better identify vulnerable households who are most at risk of potential digital exclusion.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, work from home (WfH) uptake surged significantly in Australia. As WfH practices become more common than before, it is important to understand the determinants of WfH in Australia, and to ensure that the consequences of increased WfH are taken into consideration in urban and regional development, infrastructure investment and...