Closing the retirement gender gap

The latest HILDA survey shows that women retire around one year earlier than men, but with significantly less superannuation to fall back on.

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.

Walking the tightrope of work and family

Once working hours are taken into account it is still mothers who experience the most conflict in terms of balancing work and family.

Who is doing what on the homefront?

More progressive attitudes regarding gender roles aren’t translating into reality in Australian households. If both parents work full-time, housework and care remain the domain of mothers.