The 11th annual index compares rents and incomes across Australia to show where households face the greatest stress. It finds that rental affordability has finally stabilised in parts of the country after years of steep decline. However, pressures remain high, especially for people on low and moderate incomes.

This report explores the role of trade revenue in enabling social enterprise impact in Australia. A social enterprise is a business that exists to create public or community benefit. The report presents case studies, distils key insights and delivers strategic recommendations to strengthen the resilience of social enterprises.

Relationship breakdown is a common life event with often severe economic consequences. To combat poverty in Australia, it is crucial to understand what effect separation has on poverty risk and financial wellbeing, and whether employment is a useful tool of protection. This study highlights the protective effect of economic autonomy, particularly for women.

A report from an annual survey investigating working time, including overwork and unpaid overtime in Australia. Two of the key findings are widespread dissatisfaction with paid work hours, and employees working excessive unpaid overtime. On average, employees work unpaid overtime of 3.6 hours a week, equivalent to over 4.5 weeks a year.

A report from an inquiry into the supply of homes in regional Victoria examining the mix of housing forms required by regional communities to cater to the needs of Victorians throughout their lives. It found that housing supply and housing demand are poorly aligned with serious consequences. The report presents 12 findings and 34 recommendations.