Inga Lass
Inga Lass is a researcher at the Melbourne Institute, known for her work on family dynamics and societal trends in Australia. She recently co-authored a report highlighting the declining birth rates in Australia, attributing this trend to rising housing costs and the pressures of 'intensive parenting' that deter couples from starting families. Lass's insights reflect broader changes in societal attitudes towards marriage and parenthood, emphasizing the evolving landscape of family values.
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University of Melbourne researcher Dr Inga Lass, who analysed HILDA’s data on fertility intentions.
One in four women say they don’t plan to have a baby as birth rate declines.
Australia· 2026-05-31
Inga Lass, a Melbourne University researcher, co-authored the HILDA report linking the drop in long commutes to the spread of remote work.
Average daily commute falls since pandemic, HILDA survey revealsAustralia· 2025-09-18
Report lead author Inga Lass of the Melbourne Institute said the cost of housing was putting off couples from having children.
Australian marriage and parenthood views: Couples ditch traditional valuesAustralia· 2025-09-18