Professor Janeen Baxter
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Janeen Baxter

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Background

Janeen Baxter is Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course and Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellow in the Institute for Social Science Research.

Janeen has research interests in social disadvantage, gender inequality, household and family dynamics, life course and longitudinal studies and has published widely in these areas, as well as supervising the research of numerous higher degree students and research fellows.

Janeen has served on several editorial boards for national and international journals and has been a member and Chair of the College of Experts for the Australian Research Council. Janeen is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. She is currently a member of several government advisory committees including theCommonwealth Department of Social Services Child Support Expert Committee and the Australian Bureau of Statistics Life Course Data Initiative Household and Family Structures Working Group. Janeen is also a member of the CEDA Council on Economic Policy and the Social Policy Research Centre Advisory Board.

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Professor Janeen Baxter is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Demography Family and household studies Human Society Policy and administration Sociology

Qualifications

  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

Research interests

  • Gender Inequality

    This research investigates gender inequality in paid and unpaid work.

  • Family Dynamics, Life Course Pathways and Wellbeing

    This research investigates changing pathways through the life course focusing on family transitions and wellbeing outcomes.

  • Social Disadvantage over the Life Course

    This research investigates the transmission of social disadvantage over the life course and across generations

Research impacts

My research has led to policy and practice advances in Australia that have been adopted at the national level on gender and family dynamics, development of some of Australia’s most influential data assets and policy influence in areas such as social disadvantage, paid parental leave, childcare support and welfare dependence. I have undertaken evaluations of key government legislation such as paid parental leave and Dad and Partner Pay which have influenced the development, amendment and revision of these schemes.

I have led life course and longitudinal research to help create some of Australia’s enduring data assets, such as the ABS's Life Course Data Asset, to provide evidence on social and economic trends in Australia at the individual, family and community level.

In collaboration with colleagues in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course I have put life course approaches on the research and pollicy agenda.

I have attracted over $122 million in competitive research funding to drive my research program and build research and outreach capacity for social science researchers. I have used this funding to produce knew knowledge about social disadvantage and inequality, to create large-scale resarch and policy platforms, to build international consortia and to train and develop a pipeline of social researchers for the future.

I have built strong long-lasting partnerships and collaborations with government and community organisation to ensure pollicy impact and knowledge translation.

Search Professor Janeen Baxter’s works on UQ eSpace

318 works between 1988 and 2025
All (318) Journal Article (134) Book Chapter (31) Conference Publication (83) Book (2) Other Outputs (67) Edited Outputs (1)

261 - 280 of 318 works

2005

Journal Article

Marriage and money: Variations across the earnings distribution

Western, Mark, Hewitt, Belinda and Baxter, Janeen (2005). Marriage and money: Variations across the earnings distribution. Australian Journal of Labour Economics, 8 (2), 163-179.

Marriage and money: Variations across the earnings distribution

2005

Journal Article

To marry or not to marry: marital status and the household division of labour

Baxter, J. H. (2005). To marry or not to marry: marital status and the household division of labour. Journal of Family Issues, 26 (3), 300-321. doi: 10.1177/0192513X04270473

To marry or not to marry: marital status and the household division of labour

2005

Conference Publication

Whose decision was it? Social characteristics of initiator status of separation

Hewitt, Belinda, Western, Mark and Baxter, Janeen (2005). Whose decision was it? Social characteristics of initiator status of separation. Annual Meeting of the Australian Sociological Association, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 5-8 December, 2005. Melbourne, Australia: The Australian Sociological Association (TASA).

Whose decision was it? Social characteristics of initiator status of separation

2005

Conference Publication

Paths to equality: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour

Baxter, Janeen, Haynes, Michele and Hewitt, Belinda (2005). Paths to equality: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour. The Social Policy Research Services Workshop: Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Canberra, ACT Australia, 28-29 November 2005. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Government, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

Paths to equality: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour

2005

Conference Publication

Neoliberalism, Gender Inequality and the Australian Labour Market

Van Gellecum, Y. R., Baxter, J. H. and Western, M. C. (2005). Neoliberalism, Gender Inequality and the Australian Labour Market. Community, Place and Change: TASA 2005 Conference - Annual Meeting of the Australian Sociological Association, Hobart, 4-8 December 2005. Tasmania: The Sociological Association of Australia.

Neoliberalism, Gender Inequality and the Australian Labour Market

2005

Journal Article

Post-familial families and the domestic division of labour

Baxter, J, Hewitt, B and Western, M (2005). Post-familial families and the domestic division of labour. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 36 (4), 583-604.

Post-familial families and the domestic division of labour

2005

Journal Article

Marriage breakdown in Australia - The social correlates of separation and divorce

Hewitt, Belinda, Baxter, Janeen and Western, Mark (2005). Marriage breakdown in Australia - The social correlates of separation and divorce. Journal of Sociology, 41 (2), 163-183. doi: 10.1177/1440783305053235

Marriage breakdown in Australia - The social correlates of separation and divorce

2005

Conference Publication

Trends in Gender Role Attitudes in Australia 1986-2005

Van Egmond, M. H. and Baxter, J. H. (2005). Trends in Gender Role Attitudes in Australia 1986-2005. Community, Place and Change: TASA 2005 Conference - Annual Meeting of the Australian Sociological Association, Hobart, 4-8 December, 2005.

Trends in Gender Role Attitudes in Australia 1986-2005

2005

Conference Publication

Pathways into marriage: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour

Baxter, Janeen, Haynes, Michele and Hewitt, Belinda (2005). Pathways into marriage: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour. The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey Research Conference 2005, The University of Melbourne, 29-30 September, 2005. Melbourne: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.

Pathways into marriage: Life course patterns and the domestic division of labour

2005

Conference Publication

Paying for housework: Resources, demand and attitudes

Baxter, J. H. and Hewitt, B. A. (2005). Paying for housework: Resources, demand and attitudes. Families Matter: 9th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 9-11 February 2005. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Institute of Family Studies.

Paying for housework: Resources, demand and attitudes

2005

Journal Article

Guest editor's introduction [The theme of the issue is social inequality and the role of social policy in regulating and legitimating various forms of inequality as well as exposing it and reshaping it.]

Baxter, Janeen (2005). Guest editor's introduction [The theme of the issue is social inequality and the role of social policy in regulating and legitimating various forms of inequality as well as exposing it and reshaping it.]. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 40 (4), 467-470.

Guest editor's introduction [The theme of the issue is social inequality and the role of social policy in regulating and legitimating various forms of inequality as well as exposing it and reshaping it.]

2005

Book Chapter

Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia

Baxter, J. H. (2005). Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia. Asian Women as Transnational Domestic Workers. (pp. 380-394) edited by S. Huang, B. Yeoh and N. Abdul Rahman. Singapore: Marshal Cavendish Academic.

Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia

2005

Conference Publication

Neoliberalism, gender inequality and the Australian labour market

Van Gellecum, Yolanda, Baxter, Janeen and Western, Mark (2005). Neoliberalism, gender inequality and the Australian labour market. TASA 2005 Conference, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia, 4-8 December 2005. Swinburne, Vic., Australia: The Australian Sociological Association (TASA).

Neoliberalism, gender inequality and the Australian labour market

2005

Conference Publication

Who made the final decision?: Social characteristics and initiator status of marriage breakdown

Hewitt, Belinda, Western, Mark and Baxter, Janeen (2005). Who made the final decision?: Social characteristics and initiator status of marriage breakdown. Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: Seminar Series, Canberra, Australia, 24 August, 2005. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Government, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: FaHCSIA.

Who made the final decision?: Social characteristics and initiator status of marriage breakdown

2004

Conference Publication

Transitions through the Lifecourse and Time Spent on Housework

Baxter, J. H., Hewitt, B. A. and Haynes, M. (2004). Transitions through the Lifecourse and Time Spent on Housework. 99th American Sociological Association Meeting, San Francisco, August 14-17, 2004.

Transitions through the Lifecourse and Time Spent on Housework

2004

Conference Publication

Health impacts of marriage dissolution on older Australians: The role of social and economic resources

Hewitt, B., Turrell, G., Baxter, J. H. and Western, M. C. (2004). Health impacts of marriage dissolution on older Australians: The role of social and economic resources. Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Workshop, Brisbane, Australia, 1-2 July 2004. Canberra, Australia: Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

Health impacts of marriage dissolution on older Australians: The role of social and economic resources

2004

Conference Publication

Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia

Baxter, Janeen (2004). Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia. International Workshop on Contemporary Perspectives on Asian Transnational Domestic Workers, National University of Singapore, 23-25 February, 2004. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Academic.

Male Breadwinners and White Australians: The Role of Employment and Immigration Policies in Shaping Domestic Labour Patterns in Australia

2004

Conference Publication

Transitions through the life course and time spent on housework

Baxter, J., Hewitt, B. and Haynes, M. (2004). Transitions through the life course and time spent on housework. Negotiating the Lifecourse Workshop, Brisbane, Australia, 29-30 June, 2004.

Transitions through the life course and time spent on housework

2004

Conference Publication

Who gets divorced in Australia? An examination of temporal, life course and socioeconomic determinants of marital dissolution

Hewitt, Belinda, Baxter, Janeen and Western, Mark (2004). Who gets divorced in Australia? An examination of temporal, life course and socioeconomic determinants of marital dissolution. Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: Seminar Series, Canberra, ACT Australia, 19 March 2004. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

Who gets divorced in Australia? An examination of temporal, life course and socioeconomic determinants of marital dissolution

2004

Conference Publication

Methods for analysis of longitudinal data: A case study of trends in time spent on housework

Haynes, M., Baxter, J. and Hewitt, B. (2004). Methods for analysis of longitudinal data: A case study of trends in time spent on housework. Negotiating the Lifecourse Survey workshop, St. Lucia, Queensland, 29-30 June 2004. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: The University of Queensland.

Methods for analysis of longitudinal data: A case study of trends in time spent on housework

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    Social Science Research Infrastructure Network
    Australian Research Data Commons Limited
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Bringing Equality Home: A New Gender Agenda
    ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2027
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Enhancing Children's Journey in Out-of-Home Care: A Multi-perspective Study
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Enhancing Metadata for Inclusive Research on Entrenched Disadvantage: pilot project
    Australian Research Data Commons Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Social Isolation and Loneliness - Research, Analysis and Best Practice
    Queensland Government Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Equity Framework: System Analysis
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Parental Health and Children's Psychosocial and Cognitive Development: New Evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand Study
    Ministry of Social Development (New Zealand)
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Life-course impact of chronic health conditions on partners and carers (NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment grant led by University of Auckland)
    University of Auckland
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Review project on optimal timing for future waves of GUiNZ
    Ministry of Social Development (New Zealand)
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    The Use of Big Data for Social Policy: Benefits and Risks
    Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn Fund
    Commonwealth Department of Social Services
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Design of an Evaluation Framework for Mimi's House
    Social Ventures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity Evaluation Framework
    Commonwealth Department of Social Services
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Data access pilot: National linked datasets
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Interim home based care subsidy programme nanny pilot
    Commonwealth Department of Education and Training
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Impact of relationship separation on economic outcomes for women on welfare: Evidence from big administrative data
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2020
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (UQ lead institution)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Dad and Partner pay evaluation
    Commonwealth Department of Social Services
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Learning Catalysts: Improving Educational Outcomes for Disadvantaged Children
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Enhancing Mothers' Engagement with the Workforce in the Preschool Years.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Literature review - Intergenerational income support dependency
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013
    UQ Travel Awards Category 1 - Professor Judith Treas
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Dad and Partner pay evaluation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    PPL Phase 2 Parents Survey
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Review of Gender and Development Training
    AusAID-Australian Agency for International Development
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Women in non-traditional careers: a longitudinal study of female professionals in the mining and resources industries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    ResTeach 2011 0.1 FTE School of Social Science
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Men Engaging in Shared Care
    The Social Research Centre Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Paid Parental Leave Scheme Evaluation
    Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Building and maintaining a diverse workforce: a longitudinal study of women's career progression in the Australian minerals industry - 1997 to 2010
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    For Better or For Worse? Understanding the Revolution in Married Life in Australia
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Negotiating the Lifecourse: Longitudinal research into work and family transitions and trajectories (ARC Discovery Project administered by ANU)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Cohabitation in Australia: Trends and Implications for Family Outcomes
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Gender differences in early post PhD employment in Australian universities and the influence of PhD context and family on women's academic careers: implications for women's prospects for advancement
    Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee - Colloquium Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    The Causes And Consequences Of Marital Separation And Divorce In Australia
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Coping with Non-response and Drop-out in Longitudinal Social Surveys: Imputation and Weights in Statistical Models for HILDA Survey Data
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Neoliberalism Inequality and Politics: Public Policy and the Transformation of Australian Society
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Negotiating the Lifecourse: Changing and Maintaining Household and Labour Market Links
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Postindustrial Inequalities: Australia, the United States and Sweden in the 1980s and 1990s.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Negotiating the lifecourse: household organisation and labour force involvement
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant

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  • Division of labour - domestic
  • Divorce and marriage patterns
  • Domestic division of labour
  • Family - cohabitation
  • Family studies
  • Gender inequality
  • Labor market and women
  • Labour - household
  • Marriage patterns
  • Marriage patterns and divorce
  • Women in the labor market

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