Dr Inga Lass
Research Fellow, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne
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Business & Economics
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
Politics & Society
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
Politics & Society
How is it that many men still aren’t pulling their weight at home?
While women are spending more of their time earning a wage, men aren’t doing more housework, finds the latest HILDA Survey
Business & Economics
Work or family?
Many Australian couples are finding it tough to balance work and family commitments, especially if they work long hours
Business & Economics
Is wages growth really as weak as we think?
This year’s HILDA Survey shows that hourly wages of the median full-time worker have been rising well ahead of the cost of living
Business & Economics
Lost in transit?
Australian cities have seen a considerable increase in the work commute since 2002, but the 2019 HILDA survey suggests we have now reached peak travel times
Business & Economics
Who is doing what on the homefront?
More progressive attitudes regarding gender roles aren’t translating into reality in Australian households
Business & Economics
Who is left behind under the new child care subsidy?
Australian families are increasingly relying on childcare but a change in policy may leave those who need it most locked out