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More Australian adult children are living with their parents longer

February 12, 2024

By Professor Roger Wilkins Published on February 12, 2024 Australia’s young adults are putting their traditional steps towards adulthood on hold – spending more time living in the parental home. In fact, just over half of young men (54 per cent) and 47 per cent of young women aged 18 to 29 years old are still living under the same roof as their parents. Social and economic forces have driven an increase in the number of young adults living with their parents.

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Over the last 21 years, the highest earners received the most tax relief

February 12, 2024

By Professor Roger Wilkins Published on February 12, 2024 From 1 July 2024, the Government’s revised Stage 3 income tax cuts come into force. The revised cuts will deliver a tax reduction to anyone earning more than $AU18,200 per year. Those lucky enough to be earning $190,000 or more will see their income tax reduced by $4,529, although it is actually people earning $135,000 who will see the biggest percentage increase in their income (a 2.

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The ‘perfect storm’ causing Australians psychological distress

February 12, 2024

By Dr Ferdi Botha Published on February 12, 2024 In the past four weeks, how often have you felt tired for no good reason, or nervous, restless, depressed or hopeless? If you’ve lived through these feelings — which can be signs of psychological distress — you’re not alone. According to the latest annual Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, more and more of us are living with this issue.

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Vaping is ‘a young person phenomenon’ in Australia

February 12, 2024

By Professor Roger Wilkins Published on February 12, 2024 Since the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey began in 2001, the smoking, drinking and illicit drug use habits of Australians across the country have been recorded. Now, the HILDA survey dives deeper into how Australians are using e-cigarettes and vaping devices – and how often. Vaping and e-cigarettes were found to be most popular with 15 to 24-year-olds.

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“I’ll never forget the first iceberg we saw”

February 9, 2024

By Dr Kristy DiGiacomo Published on February 9, 2024 I don’t come from a farming background, but it was no surprise I went down the animal science path. I’ve always loved books and animals. As kids, my sister and I would go to parties and she would play with our cousins, but I would always beeline for the pets. My family only had dogs and cats growing up, but I quickly learnt to love working with larger animals, and I enjoy regular fieldwork at the University’s Dookie campus and at partner farms.

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