Dr Liz Allen
@drdemography.com
Demographer | Demography, populations, social trends, surveys, data, methods, census. Educator, researcher. | Author ‘The Future of Us’.
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Dr Liz Allen
@drdemography.com
· Nov 21
Deviating demographics with Liz Allen - ABC listen
Dr Liz Allen is a demographer fascinated by Australia's demographic trends. But her own story is a remarkable case study in deviating from the norm
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Hi folks, this is me. I come from a disadvantaged background including youth homelessness, teen parenthood, high school dropout, poverty & more. Education was my passport to life. Demography helped me realise I was never the problem; society is unequal & needs fixing. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Stories like this are well intended, but by not standardising the data - to account for population variation - it has the potential to change the ‘facts’ and messaging on crime statistics. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907320...
Decade of crime data shows homes are safer than ever before, yet Canberrans are not
Our analysis shows how ACT crime has changed in the past decade.
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Stories like this are well intended, but by not standardising the data - to account for population variation - it has the potential to change the ‘facts’ and messaging on crime statistics. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907320...
‘We have disconnected our humanity from housing’ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
‘We have disconnected our humanity from housing’ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Bizarre situation in Canberra concerning a 20% fee increase at one of its most expensive & exclusive private schools. While public schools are financially strapped, Radford parents are crying foul - they’ve chosen the elite school because it’s ‘humble’. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910626...
Next for Radford: students devastated while parents mobilise expertise
'We sent them to Radford because it was a bit more humble.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Bizarre situation in Canberra concerning a 20% fee increase at one of its most expensive & exclusive private schools. While public schools are financially strapped, Radford parents are crying foul - they’ve chosen the elite school because it’s ‘humble’. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910626...
Australia’s retirement system assumes seniors are homeowners. Suggesting forever renters need to suck it up and accept their fate is heartbreaking. Political elite have given up on a big chunk of Aussies.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Forever renters want solutions. Experts say look at Vienna
Australia has a growing cohort of forever renters and experts say the government should be looking to examples in other countries where more social and affordable housing options are being developed.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Australia’s retirement system assumes seniors are homeowners. Suggesting forever renters need to suck it up and accept their fate is heartbreaking. Political elite have given up on a big chunk of Aussies.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
My gosh, women are mighty powerful.
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My gosh, women are mighty powerful.
Infrastructure, not immigration, to blame for Australia’s housing crisis. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
These charts show the effect of migration on Australia's housing story
The role of migration is one of the most contentious elements to the housing debate. So what does the evidence show?
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Infrastructure, not immigration, to blame for Australia’s housing crisis. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Let’s talk about death… www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/li...
The conversation no one wants to have with their parents (and it’s not about sex)
It’s an uncomfortable topic for many but experts say understanding your parents’ wishes before they pass will save additional heartache later on.
www.smh.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Let’s talk about death… www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/li...
Why is Canberra silent on killings in Sudan but not those in Ukraine or Gaza? www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910529...
Why is Canberra silent on killings in Sudan but not those in Ukraine or Gaza?
Calls by Sudanese community for Australia to prevent genocide
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Why is Canberra silent on killings in Sudan but not those in Ukraine or Gaza? www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910529...
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What an absolute disgrace. Shame on ANU.
“incredibly stupid”, “absolutely disgraceful”…
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What an absolute disgrace. Shame on ANU.
“incredibly stupid”, “absolutely disgraceful”…
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“incredibly stupid”, “absolutely disgraceful”…
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Despite ANU’s own socially responsible investment policy, the university invested in and profited from Elbit systems shares - “a key enabler of the Israel Defense Forces in its commission of war crimes”. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Upgraded from '12345' in the last security update
November 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Upgraded from '12345' in the last security update
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Let us end this carnival of cruelty, rehabilitate and rehome the horses, and stop the corrosive influence of gambling donations on our politics by banning them outright.
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Let us end this carnival of cruelty, rehabilitate and rehome the horses, and stop the corrosive influence of gambling donations on our politics by banning them outright.
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Things keep going from bad to worse for horses in the racing industry yet the media, politicians and their mates in toxic gambling companies continue to pretend everything is okay. This is a stain on our nation.
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Things keep going from bad to worse for horses in the racing industry yet the media, politicians and their mates in toxic gambling companies continue to pretend everything is okay. This is a stain on our nation.
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Nearly 90% of jobseekers unable to get long-term work despite millions spent on private job agencies
Nearly 90% of jobseekers unable to get long-term work despite millions spent on private job agencies
Employment department’s annual report shows just 11.7% of jobseekers ended up with jobs lasting at least 26 weeks last year
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Australia’s private employment services are failing to get jobseekers into long-term work, despite costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year, department documents show.
Just 11.7% of jobseekers in Australia found long-term employment through a job provider in the latest financial year, according to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ annual report. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Nearly 90% of jobseekers unable to get long-term work despite millions spent on private job agencies
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what total depravity from the perpetrators of the abuse right up to Netanyahu who blames the “reputational damage” on the woman who leaked the video
The government of Israel going after its own citizens who reveal horrific abuses it carries out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
A leaked video showed an alleged abuse. It's sparked a political fight in Israel
Israel's top military lawyer is behind bars after leaking a video of shocking alleged abuse of a Palestinian man in a military jail. This is why the case has shaken politics and the military to the co...
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
what total depravity from the perpetrators of the abuse right up to Netanyahu who blames the “reputational damage” on the woman who leaked the video
Xmas comes a month early for #Census2026au watchers
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Xmas comes a month early for #Census2026au watchers
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What could possibly go wrong?
Stats NZ is moving away from traditional census taking and is seeking public input on the new era of enumeration www.stats.govt.nz/news/public-...
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
Stats NZ is moving away from traditional census taking and is seeking public input on the new era of enumeration www.stats.govt.nz/news/public-...
November 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Stats NZ is moving away from traditional census taking and is seeking public input on the new era of enumeration www.stats.govt.nz/news/public-...
More retirees, more intended retirees, average age at intended retirement increases, government pension remains dominant source of income for retirees.
Population ageing well and truly coming to bear in latest ABS publication.
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/l...
Population ageing well and truly coming to bear in latest ABS publication.
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/l...
Retirement and Retirement Intentions, Australia, 2024-25 financial year
Retiree statistics and the retirement intentions of people aged 45 years and over
www.abs.gov.au
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
More retirees, more intended retirees, average age at intended retirement increases, government pension remains dominant source of income for retirees.
Population ageing well and truly coming to bear in latest ABS publication.
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/l...
Population ageing well and truly coming to bear in latest ABS publication.
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/l...
Neatly defined arbitrary generations fail to capture these social delineations. Housing prices have seen many 40-somethings miss out on homeownership, unless they’re lucky (rich or connected). We’re talking families in lifelong insecurity. This isn’t being addressed.
Australia’s housing crisis - yes, it’s a crisis - has been brewing since the 1950s. It’s not new. Anyone telling you we’re not going to have generations of families in precarious housing is privileged AF. Devastating consequences. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
House prices have been climbing for a generation. Will a fix take longer?
It's an inconvenient truth that a housing crisis that took a generation to create cannot be fixed easily. The damage will likely take another generation to undo, unless the solution comes at the expen...
www.abc.net.au
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Neatly defined arbitrary generations fail to capture these social delineations. Housing prices have seen many 40-somethings miss out on homeownership, unless they’re lucky (rich or connected). We’re talking families in lifelong insecurity. This isn’t being addressed.
Australia’s housing crisis - yes, it’s a crisis - has been brewing since the 1950s. It’s not new. Anyone telling you we’re not going to have generations of families in precarious housing is privileged AF. Devastating consequences. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
House prices have been climbing for a generation. Will a fix take longer?
It's an inconvenient truth that a housing crisis that took a generation to create cannot be fixed easily. The damage will likely take another generation to undo, unless the solution comes at the expen...
www.abc.net.au
November 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Australia’s housing crisis - yes, it’s a crisis - has been brewing since the 1950s. It’s not new. Anyone telling you we’re not going to have generations of families in precarious housing is privileged AF. Devastating consequences. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Look at this adorable regent parrot fuzzball 😭😭😭💚💚💚
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Look at this adorable regent parrot fuzzball 😭😭😭💚💚💚
My colleagues and I are embarking on the first history of grandparenting in Australia, you can be involved too grandparentsaustralia.net
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My colleagues and I are embarking on the first history of grandparenting in Australia, you can be involved too grandparentsaustralia.net
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Happy #Halloween!
Check out some 'spooky' wildlife, and find out ways to celebrate 🎃 in an environmentally-friendly way!
Why not let nature inspire your costume? Ghost bat, thorny devil, goblin shark, southern blue devil, vampire squid, Tasmanian devil...
theconversation.com/lets-celebra...
Check out some 'spooky' wildlife, and find out ways to celebrate 🎃 in an environmentally-friendly way!
Why not let nature inspire your costume? Ghost bat, thorny devil, goblin shark, southern blue devil, vampire squid, Tasmanian devil...
theconversation.com/lets-celebra...
Let’s celebrate nature’s spookiest and freakiest animals this Halloween
From blood-squirting lizard eyes to zombie cockroaches, the natural world is ready for a truly terrifying Halloween.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Happy #Halloween!
Check out some 'spooky' wildlife, and find out ways to celebrate 🎃 in an environmentally-friendly way!
Why not let nature inspire your costume? Ghost bat, thorny devil, goblin shark, southern blue devil, vampire squid, Tasmanian devil...
theconversation.com/lets-celebra...
Check out some 'spooky' wildlife, and find out ways to celebrate 🎃 in an environmentally-friendly way!
Why not let nature inspire your costume? Ghost bat, thorny devil, goblin shark, southern blue devil, vampire squid, Tasmanian devil...
theconversation.com/lets-celebra...