Gender inequality and Australian families

This collection contains AIFS research into gender inequality as it affects Australian women in family structures.

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Take-up of Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay among…

This report examines mothers’ take-up of Parental Leave Pay (PLP) and fathers’ take-up of Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP), 2 government payments designed to support…

Young father feeding his baby boy son with milk bottle at living room during weekend

7 December 2023

Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay: Patterns of use

This research report explores how the Australian Government's Parental Leave Pay (PLP) and Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP) were used by families up to December 2022.

A young mixed race African American mother holds her daughter while taking notes at her dining table serving as a temporary remote work from home station with breast pump in foreground.

Employment patterns and trends for families with children

This detailed look at family employment trends shows the very significant changes that have come about over recent decades.

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Employment of men and women across the life course

Employment trends for men and women across life stages, highlighting differences in participation, work hours, unemployment and underemployment.

Multi-ethnic couple doing chores cleaning home bathroom

1 September 2021

Towards COVID normal: Sharing of housework in couple…

This paper presents an overview of reports on sharing housework at different times during 2020 from couples who live together and changes.