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Low socioeconomic status

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Guide

Poverty lawgorithms


Automated decision-making systems make decisions about our lives, and those with low-socioeconomic status often bear the brunt of the harms these decisions cause. This guide explains automated decision-making systems so lawyers can better identify the source of their clients' problems and advocate on their behalf.
Discussion paper

Living in poverty was bad for your health before COVID-19


This paper looks at the link between health and income. It explores the nature of the economic shocks experienced in recent years, including those stemming from COVID-19, and the consequences these might have on people’s health. It then considers how we might use the current crisis to build a fairer and healthier society.
Report

COVID-19, employment stress and student vulnerability in Australia


This report examines the impact of employment stress on children’s learning, development, health and wellbeing. It provides an overview of international evidence, including research covering previous recessions.
Report

Poverty in Australia 2020 - part 2: who is affected?


This report provides the human face of poverty in Australia and explains who is most affected and at risk. Looked at through the varied aspects of life – our age, gender, family relationships, paid work and sources of income, disability and other characteristics - the report provides an insight into who really lives in poverty...
Fact sheet

COVID-19 and the demographic distribution of health and economic risks


This fact sheet documents the demographic distribution of different health and economic risks across the Australian population, paying particular attention to older groups (aged 55+).