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HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high

Written by Ferdi Botha, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, The University of Melbourne

The 19th annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey was released today.

The HILDA Survey has been following the same people every year since 2001, which makes it possible to examine how the lives of Australians have changed across several aspects.

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HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high

What to expect from car subscription models in 2026

NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?

Silver and gold hit record highs – then crashed. Before joining the rush, you need to know this

Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Federal Court rules insurance companies must behave decently. That's a big deal

Retail lease reforms support SMEs: REINSW

3 Interesting Ways that Construction Helps to Keep Your City Moving

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

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