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Ashton de Silva

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The utility of new data in understanding housing insecurity


This study investigated the potential of using the Department of Social Services DOMINO (Data Over Multiple Individual Occurrences) dataset as a fine-grained, within-year data resource for housing research, and in particular explores the capacity of the DOMINO dataset to yield new insights into patterns of CRA (Commonwealth Rent Assistance).
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Everyone counts: uncovering patterns of Newstart Allowance


This analysis of administrative social security data aimed to gain a clearer understanding of income volatility in Australia. The focus is on unemployed and underemployed Australians who received Newstart Allowance — a group of individuals highly exposed to the risks of financial insecurity.
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Exploring the economic value embedded in housing built to universal design principles


Pragmatic housing design features are vital to enable older people to stay home longer, have greater independence and reduce the cost of age care services. This report urges policymakers to reconsider the best forms of capital expenditure to support the delivery of public care services, and the housing needs of an ageing population.
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Housing, multi-level governance and economic productivity


This study investigated the way in which housing policy mechanisms contribute to economic productivity and growth.

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