Why are a growing number of Aussies passing on parenthood? How is the ‘fair go’ mantra evolving? And what does avocado have to do with buying a house Down Under? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2017.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for the government to give casual workers more rights. As the gig economy and freelance work contracts become commonplace, the ACTU wants to protect workers from exploitation and give them job security.

From Etsy stores to YouTube channels, a generation of young people are starting up their own 'side hustle’ outside of the regular nine-to-five. What’s driving these predominantly Gen Y workers to trade their free time for toil, and what does this reveal of their changing values and lifestyles?

A study conducted by PayPal has revealed that a majority of Australian businesses have been using freelancers for some jobs for more than two years. The increasing use of freelancers reflects the shifting values attached to the traditional work structure in modern businesses.