9.00 - 9.20am

OPENING AND WELCOME

Copland Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building

Welcome: Professor Mark Wooden, Acting Director and Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne

Opening Address: Mr Phil Barresi MP, Member for Deakin

9.20 - 10.40am

SESSION 1: PLENARY
Copland Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building

Chair: Professor Mark Wooden, Acting Director and Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne

Professor Frank Stafford, Research Professor, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
Title: Panel Surveys: Conducting Surveys Over Time (Paper) [Did not attend]

Professor Richard Burkhauser, Sarah Gibson Blanding Professor of Policy Analysis and Professor of Economics, Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University
Title: The Employment and Economic Well Being of Working-Age Men with Disabilities: Comparing Outcomes in Australia, Germany, and Great Britain with the United States (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

10.40 - 11.10pm

MORNING TEA

11.10am - 12.40pm

SESSION 2: CONCURRENT

SESSION 2A
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Michael Kortt, Section Manager, HILDA Survey and Research Projects, Research and Analysis Branch, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Dr Joachim Frick, Senior Research Associate, German Socio-Economic Panel Study, DIW Berlin
Title: Item non-response and Imputation of Annual Labor Income in Panel Surveys from a Cross-National Perspective (paper)

Presentation

Ms Nicole Watson, Deputy Director, HILDA Survey (Survey Management), Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
Title: Evaluation of Alternative Income Imputation Methods for the HILDA Survey (paper)

Presentation

Discussant:
Dr Robert Breunig, School of Economics, The Australian National University

SESSION 2B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Roger Wilkins, Deputy Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne

Professor Deborah Cobb-Clark, Professor and Head of Department,
Economics, RSSS, The Australian National University
Title: A Comparative Analysis of the Nativity Wealth Gap (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Nicholas Parr, Senior Lecturer in Demography, Macquarie University
Title: The Impact of Children on Australian Women's and Men's Superannuation (Paper)

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Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Sue Richardson, Director, National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University

SESSION 2C
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor Peter McDonald, Professor of Demography and Program Head, Demography and Sociology Program, RSSS, The Australian National University

Professor Janeen Baxter, Professor of Sociology and Deputy Head, Sociology Program, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland
Title: Assessing Change in the Distribution of Domestic Labour Over the Lifecourse: Pathways out of Relationships (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Pooja Sawrikar, Research Associate, Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales
Title: Do Perceived and Actual Inequity in Housework Shares Predict Marital Survival? (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Discussant:
Professor David de Vaus, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, La Trobe University

12.40 - 1.40pm

LUNCH

1.45 - 3.15pm

SESSION 3: CONCURRENT

SESSION 3A
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor Deborah Cobb-Clark, Professor and Head of Department, Economics Program, RSSS, The University National University

Professor Robert Drago, Professor of Labor Studies and Women's Studies, Labor Studies and Industry Relations, Pennsylvania State University
Title: Long Work Hours: Volunteers and Conscripts (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Ms Diana Warren, Research Officer, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
Title: Financial Incentives Affecting the Retirement Decisions of Mature Age Australians (Paper)

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Abstract

Discussant:
Dr Steve Stillman, Senior Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, New Zealand

SESSION 3B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Bruce Bradbury, Senior Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Centre, The University of New South Wales

Ms Marcia Keegan, PhD Student, National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, The University of Canberra
Title: Modelling the Workers of Tomorrow: The APPSIM Dynamic Microsimulation Model (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Temesgen Kifle, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
Title: Job Satisfaction and Gender: Evidence from Australia (Paper)

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Abstract

Discussant:
Associate Professor Guyonne Kalb, Principal Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne Presentation

SESSION 3C
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor Bryan Rodgers, Professor, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University

Ms Ibolya Losoncz, Senior Analyst, Family Payments and Policy Branch, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Title: Personality Traits in HILDA (Abstract)

Presentation

Ms Michelle Tan, PhD Student, Economics Program, RSSS, The Australian National University
Title: The effects of family cohesion and personality on the mental health of young Australians(Paper)

Abstract

Discussant:
Associate Professor Bruce Headey, Deputy Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne Presentation

3.15 - 3.45pm

AFTERNOON TEA

3.45 - 5.15pm

SESSION 4: CONCURRENT

SESSION 4A
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor Janeen Baxter, Professor of Sociology and Deputy Head, Sociology Program, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland

Dr Heath Spong, Lecturer, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, RMIT University
Title: The Impact of Housing Assistance on the Employment and Earnings Outcomes of Labour Market Program Participants (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Ms Amanda Hosking, PhD Student, School of Social Science and The University of Queensland Social Research Centre, The University of Queensland
Title: The Effects of Motherhood and Job transitions on Female Earnings in Australia (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Discussant:
Dr Hielke Buddelmeyer, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne Presentation

SESSION 4B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Associate Professor Guyonne Kalb, Principal Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne

Ms Rochelle Belkar, Research Economist, Economic Group, Reserve Bank of Australia
Title: Labour Force Participation and Household Debt (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Robert Breunig, Lecturer, Economics Program, RSSS, The Australian National University
Title: Australian Labour Supply Elasticity Estimates: Sensitivity to Choice of Model and Sample Selection Across Five Waves of Panel Data (Abstract)

Presentation

Discussant:
Dr Bruce Bradbury, Senior Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Centre, The University of New South Wales Presentation 1 Presentation 2

SESSION 4C
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Chair: Associate Professor Michael Shields, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne

Dr Michael Kortt, Section Manager, Research Projects, Research and Analysis Branch, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Title: A longitudinal analysis of income-related health inequalities in Australia (Abstract)

Presentation

Dr Arthur Hsueh, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics, The University of Melbourne
Title: Impacts of Individual/Household Socio-Economic Conditions and Area Environments on Health in Australia, Using Five-Wave Panel Data of HILDA Surveys (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Bryan Rodgers, Professor, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University

7.00 for 7.30pm

CONFERENCE DINNER

Guest Speakers:

Mr Peter George, The Nielsen Company

Professor Peter Dawkins, Secretary, Victorian Department of Education

DAY TWO, FRIDAY 20 JULY 2007

8.50 - 10.20am

SESSION 5: CONCURRENT

SESSION 5A
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Matthew Gray, Deputy Director, Australian Institute of Family Studies

Dr Steve Stillman, Senior Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, New Zealand
Title: Longitudinal Evidence on the Impact of Incarceration on Labour Market Outcomes and General Well-Being (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Ann Evans, Research Fellow, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University
Title: Consequence or cause? Social disadvantage and teenage motherhood (Paper)

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Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Garry Barrett, Associate Professor, School of Economics, The University of New South Wales Presentation

SESSION 5B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Gary N. Marks, Principal Research Fellow, Australian Council for Educational Research

Associate Professor Bruce Headey, Deputy Director, HILDA Survey (Research), Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
Title: Financial Poverty in Australia: Developing a Valid Measure Based on Wealth, Income and Consumption for use by Commonwealth and State Governments (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Michael Dockery, Research Fellow, Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology
Title: Welfare Traps in Australia: Do they Bite? (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Discussant:
Mr Rob Bray, Chief Analyst, Strategic Policy, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Presentation

SESSION 5C
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Chair: Mr Andrew Whitecross, Branch Manager, Research and Analysis Branch, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Mr Shane Worner, PhD Scholar, Economics Program, RSSS, The Australian National University
Title: "I just want to get married... I don't care to who!". Marriage, Life Satisfaction and Educational Differences in Australian Couples (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Associate Professor Justin Craig, Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship and Family Business, Bond University
Title: Life In and After Being In A Small Business In Australia: Evidence From The HILDA Survey (Paper)

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Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Jan van Ours, Professor of Labour Economics, CentER, Tilburg University and the University of Melbourne

10.20 - 10.50am

MORNING TEA

10.50am - 12.20pm

SESSION 6: CONCURRENT

SESSION 6A
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor Sue Richardson, Director, National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University

Mr Nick Carroll, Senior Economist, Economic Research and Analysis, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Title: Job Mobility in Australia (Abstract)

Presentation

Ms Anthea Bill, Research Fellow, Centre of Full Employment and Equity, The University of Newcastle
Title: Job Mobility and Segmentation in Australian City Labour Markets (Paper)

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Discussant:
Dr Andrew Clarke, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne

SESSION 6B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Ms Ruth Weston, Principal Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies

Dr Habte Tesfaghiorghis, Family Payments and Policy Branch, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Title: Achieved fertility, desires, expectations and intended number of children: a longitudinal analysis (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Edith Gray, Fellow, Demography and Sociology Program, RSSS, The Australian National University
Title: Contraceptive practice and the reproductive lifecourse (Paper)

Presentation (presented by Professor Peter McDonald)

Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Janeen Baxter, Professor of Sociology and Deputy Head, Sociology Program, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland Presentation

SESSION 6C
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Getting More Out of HILDA

Chair: Ms Nicole Watson, HILDA Deputy Director, Survey Management, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne

Mr Markus Hahn, RWI Essen, Germany
Title: Using PanelWhiz with the HILDA Survey

Presentation

Mr Clinton Hayes, Survey Methodologist - HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
Title: Standard Errors in HILDA: What you Need to Know

Presentation

12.20 - 1.20pm

LUNCH

1.30 - 3.00pm

SESSION 7: CONCURRENT

SESSION 7A
Theatre D, Old Arts Building

Chair: Dr Yi-Ping Tseng, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne

Associate Professor Jeff Waddoups, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Department of Economics, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Title: Is Casual Employment a Bridge or a Trap? (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Dr Hielke Buddelmeyer, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
Title: Transitions from Casual Employment in Australia (Paper)

Abstract

Discussant:
Dr Patrick Laplagne, Research Manager, Economic and Labour Market Research, Productivity Commission

SESSION 7B
Theatre E, Old Arts Building

Chair: Professor David de Vaus, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University

Ms Ruth Weston, Principal Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
Title: Changes in patterns of post-separation parenting over time

Ms Stephanie Knox, Research Fellow, Health Services Research, Centre for Health Economics and Evaluation (CHERE), University of Technology Sydney
Title: Joiners, leavers, stayers and abstainers: Private Health Insurance choices in Australia (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

Discussant:
Professor Peter McDonald, Professor of Demography and Program Head, Demography and Sociology Program, RSSS, The Australian National University

SESSION 7C
Theatre B, Old Arts Building

Longitudinal Data Developments in New Zealand

Dr Jit Cheung, Lead Researcher, Social and Population Statistics Group, Statistics New Zealand
Title: Statistics New Zealand, Survey of Family, Income and Employment (SoFIE)

Presentation

Mr Ian McGregor, Project Manager, Statistics New Zealand
Title: The New Zealand Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) (Paper)

Presentation

Abstract

3.00 - 3.30pm

AFTERNOON TEA

3.30 - 4.40pm

SESSION 8: PLENARY
Copland Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building

Chair: Professor David de Vau, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University

Professor Mark Wooden, Acting Director and Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute, The University
Title: The Future of the HILDA Survey: Opportunities and Challenges Presentation

Panel Discussion

Professor Richard Burkhauser, Sarah Gibson Blanding Professor of Policy Analysis and Professor of Economics, Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University

Dr Joachim R. Frick, Senior Research Associate, German Socio-Economic Panel Study, DIW Berlin
Presentation

4.40 - 4.50pm

CLOSING SESSION