Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds

The Guardian World News
by Tory Shepherd
March 30, 2026
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Australian study finds 65% of Gen Z fathers believe financial provision is solely their responsibility.

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A new Australian study finds that most Gen Z fathers believe financial provision is solely their responsibility, with 65% of Gen Z respondents saying men should do paid work while women handle caregiving. The findings come from the Australian State of the World's Fathers report, which surveyed 533 Australian parents as part of a global study of 8,000 parents. The research suggests younger fathers are embracing traditional gender roles rather than moving toward more equitable divisions of labor and childcare. This contrasts with broader social shifts toward dual-income households and shared parenting responsibilities in Australia. The disconnect highlights a potential gap between Gen Z attitudes and evolving workplace and family norms.

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