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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 well being of Australians, examining a wide range of relevant topics. In 2013-14, 39% of people aged 25-34 own a home - compared with 60% in 1988-89 9.3% of all employed people in 2016 were 'underemployed' $157 billion was spent on welfare in 2015-16, up from $117 billion in 2006-07 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence.