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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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The Australian Council of Trade Unions has released a major policy paper outlining an ambitious,...
Proactive policy efforts are always necessary to broadly distribute the fruits of economic growth to...
A new report responds to the call for fiscal austerity and public sector downsizing in...
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trade policies (including tariffs on steel and aluminium that could...
“Trump tax cuts: Scott Morrison warns business will abandon Australia while we are at the...
“‘Remarkable’ jobs growth raises hopes for wages” was the headline for a recent Sydney Morning...
To receive a copy of the full Fabians Society booklet, please visit their website. There...
Paradoxically, underemployment and number of hours actually worked are both on the rise in Australia....
Ahead of a National Manufacturing Summit, a new report outlines the industry’s dogged resilience in...
Several commentators have highlighted the budget’s highly optimistic assumptions regarding future job-creation and wage growth...
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that penalty rates for Sunday and public holiday work...