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

Strings attached: how industry policy could strengthen labour standards through Australia’s renewable energy transition

A new report from Carmichael Centre researcher Charlie Joyce argues that public funding for private renewable energy and clean tech

By Charlie Joyce

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

This report from the Carmichael Centre argues that Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services should be treated as a strategic industry of national

By Mark Dean

Rebuilding vehicle manufacturing in Australia

Global automotive manufacturing is rapidly transitioning to the production of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in line with technological advancements and the

By Mark Dean