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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. Our research concerns the issues facing working people including the future of jobs, wages and income distribution, skills and training, workers’ rights and working conditions, sector and industry directions, the role of government and public services and more. The Centre develops timely and practical policy proposals.

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GoHomeOnTimeDay2025

Go Home On Time Day 2025: As full timers disconnect, part timers are doing more unpaid overtime

Australians are still doing more than three and a half hours of unpaid overtime each...
WorkerProductivity

Want to lift workers’ productivity? Let’s start with their bosses

There are no prizes for expecting business to blame others for Australia’s productivity problems. But...
Standard of living

Feeling hopeless? You’re not alone. The untold story behind Australia’s plummeting standard of living

A new report from the Centre for Future Work suggests a range of reforms to...
EraringPowerStation

A smooth move or a tough transition? Protecting workers who’ll lose their jobs when the Eraring Power Station closes

The Centre for Future Work has written a submission to the Net Zero Economy Agency...
Australia does not have a “productivity crisis” – new research

Australia does not have a ‘productivity crisis’: new research

New research reveals there is little evidence of a 'productivity crisis' in Australia, despite claims...
Dutton’s nuclear push will cost renewable jobs

Dutton’s nuclear push will cost renewable jobs

The Coalition’s nuclear plan only brings false promises, lost jobs, and – if the plan...
The continuing irrelevance of minimum wages to future inflation

The continuing irrelevance of minimum wages to future inflation

Updated analysis reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage would not...
Commonwealth Budget 2025-2026

Commonwealth Budget 2025-2026: Our analysis

The 2025-2026 budget is characterised by the absence of any significant initiatives....
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Analysis: Will 2025 be a good or bad year for women workers in Australia?

In 2024 we saw some welcome developments for working women, led by government reforms. Benefits...

Chalmers is right, the RBA has smashed the economy

Chalmers is right, the RBA has smashed the economy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated nothing but the facts when he said earlier this month that...
The 9 to 5 is back! Time to put the phone on silent

The 9 to 5 is back! Time to put the phone on silent

A new report on Australia’s standard of living has found that low real wages, underfunded...
Former ACCC Chair Professor Allan Fels to Deliver Third Annual Laurie Carmichael Lecture

Former ACCC Chair Professor Allan Fels to Deliver Third Annual Laurie Carmichael Lecture

The Carmichael Centre is proud to announce that the third annual Laurie Carmichael Lecture will...