Business & Economics

Special Report
The evolution of retirement living
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that living circumstances in retirement have changed over time, but social connections are generally strong

Special Report
Is this the golden age of retirement?
The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows we’re retiring later, but healthier and wealthier

Special Report
There’s still a gender gap in retirement
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows women retire slightly younger than men, with more caring responsibilities for grandchildren, and with much less superannuation

Special Report
Retirees have never been wealthier, except for those that aren’t
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that many Australians die with significant wealth from home ownership and superannuation, but can this last?

Opinion
‘The fundamental and inherent rights of First Peoples to water’
The need for major water reform in Victoria and Australia is clear – and Traditional Owners should be at its heart

Analysis
The world’s financial system is highly vulnerable to Trumpism
The economic and financial impacts of Trump’s program are starting to become clear with potentially dangerous consequences well beyond the US

Analysis
Could we be entering a new era in women’s health funding?
By listening to women’s voices and investing in targeted research, Australia is taking important steps towards creating a more equitable healthcare system

Australia’s weather-related disasters are getting costlier
The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey

Life for single-parent families in Australia is harsh
The daily routine of a single parent can be harsh due to higher child care responsibilities, housing stress, financial inequalities and poorer mental health, finds the latest HILDA Survey