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The Centre for Future Work is an independent research centre focused on making the world of work better for working people and their families.

We conduct and publish progressive economic and social research on work, employment, and labour markets, and develop timely and practical policy proposals.

Our research concerns the issues facing working people such as the future of jobs, wages and income distribution, skills and training, workers’ rights and working conditions, sector and industry directions, and the role of government and public services.

 

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Wages, prices and the federal election

Exit Poll: Overwhelming majority of Australians want wage growth in line with cost of living

A strong majority of voters support the idea that wages should at least keep up...

The recovery needs to deliver for workers

The latest labour account survey released by the Bureau of Statistics revealed that while job...

Enterprise Bargaining System no Longer Fit for Purpose

The collapse in agreement coverage under Australia’s enterprise bargaining system in Australia in recent years,...

GDP figures show workers are losing out

The March quarter GDP figures show that while the economy is growing strongly, workers are...

Joseph E. Stiglitz Australian Speaking Tour: July 2022 ‘The Role of Government in the Modern Economy’

Nobel Laureate, former World Bank Chief Economist, and best-selling author Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz will...

Unemployment Rate Does Not Tell the Whole Story

Three days before the federal election, new ABS data confirmed that Australian wage growth is...

Real wages plummet and will take years to recover

Originally published in The Guardian on May 19, 2022 The release of the March Wage...

Webinar: Changes to the SCHADS Award and Next Steps to Improve Job Quality in Human Services

The Fair Work Commission recently announced important changes to the SCHADS Award (which sets minimum...

More Resources on Australia’s Wages Crisis

The debate over wages, prices, and living standards heated up even further this week, with...

Real wages are shrinking, these figures put it beyond doubt

Every three months the Bureau of Statistics releases the lesser-known cousin of the consumer price...
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One in five worked with covid symptoms; sick leave entitlements must be strengthened

Almost one in five Australians acknowledge working with potential COVID symptoms over the course of...

To really address housing affordability we need to think differently

The current election campaign has seen the two major parties put forward housing policies, both...