This paper presents information about the consistency of Indigenous status across linked death registration and 2011 Census records, and examines social and demographic characteristics associated with differences in Indigenous status identification. Executive summary Life expectancy is a broad measure of a population’s long-term health and wellbeing. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has set a...

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of science courses in year 11 and the development of science-related career paths. In particular, the author is interested in exploring gender differences surrounding the life and physical sciences. The author explores these issues using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth...

This is the first comprehensive national report on prostate cancer in Australia, presenting an overview of the condition and analysis of key summary measures including incidence, mortality and survival. Summary The effect of prostate cancer is wide reaching-affecting males diagnosed with the condition, their families and communities. Prostate cancer in Australia is the first comprehensive...

Foreword As we do for each new Parliament, we present this volume of short, strategic level snapshots of some of the big issues affecting Australia which are expected to figure in the early months of the new Parliament. The articles have been written to provide senators and members a high level perspective of key public...

This report looks at how Australians manage their personal data online. Summary Most Australians have multiple digital identities, managing between five and 50 login and password combinations to conduct their day - to - day online activities, according to recent ACMA research. Half the participants in the research said they sometimes find it difficult to...