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Australia's welfare 2017
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Topic: Australia's welfare
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2017) Australia's welfare 2017, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 20 June 2026, doi:10.25816/5eba1cfd4fd5a .
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Australia’s welfare 2017 is the 13th biennial welfare report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. This comprehensive report provides an authoritative overview of the wellbeing of Australians, examining a wide range of relevant topics.
- ISSN: 1321-1455
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-177-4
- DOI: 10.25816/5eba1cfd4fd5a
- Cat. no: AUS 214
- Pages: 441
Findings from this report:
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$157 billion was spent on welfare in 2015–16, up from $117 billion in 2006–07
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1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence
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9.3% of all employed people in 2016 were ‘underemployed’
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In 2013–14, 39% of people aged 25–34 own a home—compared with 60% in 1988–89