Retirement

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

Business & Economics
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

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

Business & Economics
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?

Politics & Society
Podcast
Why we shouldn’t fear old age
As many of us look forward to living a healthy life for longer, Martha Nussbaum and Saul Levmore say it’s time to think differently about ageing

Business & Economics
Australia’s generational wealth divide is biting
The 2017 HILDA Survey of Australians’ economic and social well-being shows that many young homeowners are struggling to pay down debt, if they can get into the market at all, putting in doubt the sustainability of the retirement system

Business & Economics
The challenge and opportunity of an ageing workforce
For the first time in history, we have four generations working together. We need to make the most of it.

Business & Economics
Is a comfortable retirement out of reach for the average Australian?
Federal government changes to the Age Pension assets test will reduce retirement incomes of a surprisingly large proportion of the Australian population.

Politics & Society
The case for removing judges’ retirement age
Federal judges must retire at 70. The time has come to reassess the use of compulsory retirement as society’s views on age continue to shift.