The Sydney Morning Herald | Welfare spending rises as home ownership declines: report The Sydney Morning Herald Australia has one of the lowest rates of home ownership among rich countries as the dream of owning a home fades for young people and the lowly paid. The latest report card into the nation's wellbeing also found welfare spending increased by $40 ... Australians lagging behind OECD countries in work/life balance, home ownership and safety More Australians worried about work-life balance, wellbeing report shows Low-educated Aussies find job market tough |