A new analysis from Statistics Austria casts doubt on claims that mothers work an average of 96 unpaid hours per week. While the study doesn’t confirm this figure, it does reinforce existing data showing women consistently contribute more to unpaid labor than men, even when actively participating in the workforce. The debate was sparked by comments made by politician Gerald Stocker, whose response to the claim was deemed questionable. The research highlights a continuing imbalance in the division of labor between genders within households. It demonstrates that even with increased female employment, women still shoulder a disproportionate amount of domestic responsibilities. This contributes to ongoing discussions around work-life balance and fair distribution of household tasks in Austria. Further investigation is needed to accurately quantify the extent of unpaid work performed by mothers.