Brendan regularly contributes to public discussion on work, employment, and social change through media commentary, news articles, and conference presentations. he frequently appears across academic, policy, and public forums to share evidence-based insights on contemporary social issues.

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news articles

14 publications

academic honours

3 awarded

projects

10 grants awarded

journal articles

47 publications

reports

14 publications

book chapters

11 publications

conference proceedings

5 publications

scholarly works

88 publications

news articles

14 publications

academic honours

3 awarded

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The Conversation

When it comes to childcare, grandparents are the least stressful option for mum and dad.

As any mother or father will tell you, being a parent is hard. Being successful at it is highly dependent on the personal and material resources of parents, and the emotional, mental and physical needs of children.

The 2018 budget ignores the two major issues facing young people.

In a short time, we’ve become a nation that is unable to see its young enter either the labour or housing market without difficulty.

The Conversation

Mum, dad and two kids no longer the norm in the changing Australian family.

The image of the typical family – mum, dad, and two kids – still permeates how we define and understand the family in contemporary Australia.

The department of youth: we need a strategy to stop the war on young people.

The proposed hike in university fees is another shot in the war against Australia’s youth. We need a dedicated minister to prioritise, not problematise young people

The Conversation

Young people missing out on jobs to older workers and migrants: study.

Older workers and migrants get jobs at the expense of young Australians, according to new research on youth employment. Government policy and Australia’s sluggish economy have added to the problem.