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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...

Closing Loopholes Protections, Including Right to Disconnect, Come Into Effect 26 August

‘Right to Disconnect’ marks an important step forward in workers’ ability to turn off their...
Would you like a recession with that? New Zealand shows the danger of high interest rates

Would you like a recession with that? New Zealand shows the danger of high interest rates

Inflation is coming down and a recession would be the worst possible outcome....
New union rights to boost workplace cooperation

New union rights to boost workplace cooperation

New rights for volunteer union delegates are set to make workplaces more, not less, cooperative,...
Webinar Stop passing the buck -Workers’ compensation and ‘gig’ workers

Webinar: Stop passing the buck -Workers’ compensation and ‘gig’ workers

Workers’ compensation and rehabilitation are amongst the most important legal issues facing the ‘gig’ economy....