Research Papers

New report finds falling wages, rising living costs and underfunded services are hurting Australians – but the crisis is policy-driven

What it is, what it isn’t, and how to make it work better for workers

A new report considers why wages growth has been so low, despite a tight labour market and a brief surge

Who works from home and why? Who benefits from working from home arrangements? Why do some employers (and politicians) want

Updated analysis reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage would not have a significant effect on

The Centre's briefing paper reviews some main features of the budget, focusing on aspects targeting and impacting workers, working lives