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Australia's welfare 2017

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  • Release Date: 19 Oct 2017
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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
  • Cat. no: AUS 214
  • Pages: 441
Findings from this report:
  • $157 billion was spent on welfare in 2015–16, up from $117 billion in 2006–07

  • 9.3% of all employed people in 2016 were ‘underemployed’

  • 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence

  • In 2013–14, 39% of people aged 25–34 own a home—compared with 60% in 1988–89

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Australia's welfare 2017

19 Oct 2017

Previous releases

  • Australia's welfare 2015 20 Aug 2015
  • Australia's welfare 2013 08 Aug 2013
  • Australia's welfare 2011 24 Nov 2011
  • Australia's welfare 2009 17 Nov 2009
  • Australia's welfare 2007 06 Dec 2007
  • Australia's welfare 2005 30 Nov 2005
  • Australia's welfare 2003 04 Dec 2003
  • Australia's welfare 2001 13 Dec 2001
  • Australia's welfare 1999: services and assistance 25 Nov 1999
  • Australia's welfare 1997: services and assistance 21 Nov 1997
  • Australia's welfare 1995: services and assistance 30 Nov 1995
  • Australia's welfare 1993: services and assistance 25 Nov 1993

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