Cost of Living

Construction productivity has been declining for years; educating our workforce in new technologies and fostering entrepreneurial mindsets is vital for recovery

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

During the past two decades, inequality has grown to reach an all-time high and the current cost-of-living crisis isn’t helping, finds the latest HILDA survey

New research finds that the poorest Australians in the worst health are living in the coldest homes during Australian winter and it’s putting their mental health at risk

With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food

New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage

As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas

Many Australians are struggling to pay for everyday essentials, but some of us are feeling the pinch more than others

New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices

For more than 20 years, Anti-Poverty Week has campaigned to ensure that every Australian has adequate food and shelter. How far have we come?