Carmichael Centre

The Carmichael Centre is named in honour of Laurie Carmichael, the legendary manufacturing unionist who passed away in 2018 at the age of 93.

Among other activities, the Carmichael Centre hosts a 3-year Distinguished Research Fellow, who conducts and publishes research on themes related to Carmichael’s legacy, including industrial relations, social policy, manufacturing and industry policy, vocational education and international labour solidarity.

A Carmichael Centre lecture is held annually, with a prominent labour leader speaking on Carmichael’s legacy.

The Carmichael Centre also hosts a digital archive of Carmichael’s writings and other contributions to public discourse.

Visit the Carmichael Centre’s website at carmichaelcentre.org.au

Australian Sovereignty and the Path to Peace – 2025 Laurie Carmichael Lecture

The Hon. Doug Cameron argues that Australia is sacrificing its sovereignty and long‑term economic and social interests by deepening its

Employee voice and new rights for workplace union delegates

New rights for volunteer union delegates are set to make workplaces more, not less, cooperative, according to a new analysis.

By David Peetz

Educating for Care

Pandemic Workforce Crisis Requires TAFE Investment in Early Childhood Education to Boost Economy: Report This report from the Carmichael Centre

By Mark Dean, Mark Dean Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow

Rebuilding Vehicle Manufacturing in Australia

Australia ready to become sustainable EV-making powerhouse: new research Global automotive manufacturing is rapidly transitioning to the production of Electric

By Mark Dean, Mark Dean Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow