Economic indicators
Report
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey: selected findings from waves 1 to 16
The Melbourne Institute publishes the latest findings from the HILDA Survey each year, allowing Australians to see how different aspects of their lives have changed over time. This report presents key findings from Waves 1 to 16 of the HILDA Survey.
Report
Findings of the 2018 HILDA statistical report
This paper outlines some of the findings from the 2018 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey that may have ramifications for social and economic policy. The findings include increasing use of paid child care, slowing in growth of household incomes, regional disparities and declining relative income poverty.
Briefing paper
Further cuts in company tax cuts and resulting gifts to foreign investors
Australia Institute research has consistently shown there is no correlation between lower company tax rates, employment or economic growth. This analysis shows that foreign investors will be the unambiguous winners of the proposed company tax cut.
Briefing paper
Community pulse 2018: the economic disconnect - South Australia
This brief paper summarises South Australia's results of nation-wide polling exploring Australians’ attitudes to work, education, health, community and the economy.
Briefing paper
Community pulse 2018: the economic disconnect - Queensland
This brief paper summarises Queensland results of nation-wide polling exploring Australians’ attitudes to work, education, health, community and the economy.