Employment
RBA's next interest rate move likely to be a cut

The Reserve Bank's next board meeting should bring good news for those fearing further interest ...  
Let’s celebrate low unemployment and rising real wages

Having turned the economy around after years of Coalition mismanagement, the Albanese Government ...  
Wage growth outpacing inflation — good news to ease cost of living

Wage growth is increasing at a rate above that of inflation, which is good news for Australian ...  
Albanese Government reforms skilled visa after Dutton's 'sledgehammer' approach

After former Immigration Minister Peter Dutton took a sledgehammer approach to the temporary skill ...  
Employment opportunities? Sorry, no vacancy

A common theory that there are bounteous employment opportunities in Australia is incorrect.  
When it comes to unemployment, the RBA has got it wrong

The Reserve Bank's reliance on ABS unemployment data has resulted in poor economic strategies ...  
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Universal basic income for a more prosperous Australia

A universal basic income will not only benefit those suffering from poverty, but will also provide ...  
The ‘tradie’ fast track visa stream beat-up

Lobby groups, along with Peter Dutton, are up in arms about overseas tradies being discluded from ...  
GDP growth numbers show Australian workers steadily gaining

Last week’s national accounts confirm Australia is one of few economies successfully battling ...  
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Albanese promises net migration fall to pre-pandemic levels

Should Labor fail to rein in net migration as it promises, it may face the political consequences ...  
Finding the tools to end the cost of living crisis

Finding an end to the cost of living crisis will depend on modern economic theories rather than ...  
Accidents, injuries and union disputes: The Cross river rail project

One of the most important labour relations stories of the year is playing out in the heart of ...  
The dehumanising, modern-day shopping experience

We have been made to work through the prevalence of "self-service", writes John Longhurst. ...  
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Under Labor, corporate executives to face 25 years gaol for workers killed

The Albanese Government is seriously stepping up efforts to reduce avoidable workplace fatalities ...  
Governments create poverty and abandon the poor

Australia has the wealth to eradicate poverty and homelessness, yet our political leaders turn a ...  
Net migration set to hit record high levels in 2023

The Government must plan effectively and carry out immigration compliance activities going forw ...  
Australia rewards its workers and rejoins the growth economies

The latest official data confirms the Albanese Government is achieving sound economic outcomes and ...  
Australia can afford to fix the damage done by interest rate hikes

While interest rates and the cost of living continue to cripple us, rethinking our economic system ...  
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