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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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The RBA should keep its finger off the interest rate trigger

With unemployment tumbling in February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should resist the urge...

Increasing minimum wage would not drive inflation up: new report

Increasing minimum wage would not drive inflation up: new report

A significant increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not...

Fixing the work and care crisis means tackling insecure and unpredictable work

Fixing the work and care crisis means tackling insecure and unpredictable work

The Fair Work Commission is examining how to reduce insecurity and unpredictability in part-time and...
Aged care wage rise decision crucial for elderly Australians

Aged care wage rise decision crucial for elderly Australians

The Australia Institute says wage rises for aged care workers will improve the lives of...
Most Coalition voters back right to disconnect

Most Coalition voters back right to disconnect

Two-thirds of Coalition voters back newly legislated protections for employees’ right to disconnect from emails...

On International Women’s Day: How the Fair Work Commission Can Really Take On the Gender Pay Gap

On International Women’s Day: How the Fair Work Commission Can Really Take On the Gender Pay Gap

This International Women’s Day, it is time to call on Australia’s workplace umpire, the Fair...
Aged care reforms

Aged care reforms fall short on quality, safety

New report calls for the mandated, sector-wide professional registration and minimum aged care worker qualifications....
The gas industry is laughing at us as they make more money but not more tax

The gas industry is laughing at us as they make more money but not more tax

Despite soaring production and revenues the gas industry is not paying more tax Australia produces...
More loopholes to close on insecure work … and a new right to disconnect from work

More loopholes to close on insecure work … and a new right to disconnect from work

Late yesterday the final part 2 of the government’s Closing Loopholes industrial relations bill was...
“Right to Disconnect” Essential as Devices Intrude Into Workers’ Lives

“Right to Disconnect” Essential as Devices Intrude Into Workers’ Lives

Australia’s Parliament is set to pass a new set of reforms to the Fair Work...
Fels’ Review Confirms Corporate Practices As Key Drivers of Inflation

Fels’ Review Confirms Corporate Practices As Key Drivers of Inflation

The Australia Institute welcomes the report of the Inquiry Into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing...
We Cannot Truly Value ‘Care’ Until Workers Using Digital Labour Platforms Get Fair Pay and Conditions

We Cannot Truly Value ‘Care’ Until Workers Using Digital Labour Platforms Get Fair Pay and Conditions

Unless minimum employment standards for care and support workers using digital labour platforms are guaranteed,...