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Research Papers from the Centre for Future Work.

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Profit-Price Inflation: Theory, International Evidence, and Policy Implications

New research confirms that higher corporate profits still account for most of the rise in economy-wide unit prices in Australia

The Case for Investing in Public Schools

Report Reveals True Potential of Fully Funded Public Schools Education has long been recognised as a vital determinant of both

Manufacturing the Energy Revolution

Australia needs to respond quickly to powerful new incentives for sustainable manufacturing now on offer in the U.S. and several

Public Attitudes on Issues in Higher Education

Stronger public universities are vital to the success of dynamic, innovative economies, and more inclusive labour markets. But decades of

Unacceptable Risks

New research reveals the growth of ‘gig’ employment is undermining minimum employment conditions for tens of thousands of workers.

Commonwealth Budget 2023-24

The Commonwealth government’s 2023-24 budget reveals a progressive government seeking to help lower paid workers and those struggling to pay

Briefing Paper: RBA Review a Missed Opportunity

The Commonwealth Treasury has released the report of a three-person panel charged with reviewing the structure, governance, and effectiveness of

Inclusive and Sustainable Employment for Jobseekers Experiencing Disadvantage

Sustainable employment outcomes for disadvantaged jobseekers can be highly dependent on workplace and employment related factors.

Briefing Paper: Minimum wages and inflation

New research from the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute has revealed how rises in the minimum wage

Briefing paper: Profits and inflation in mining and non-mining sectors

New research from the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute has shed further light on the role of

Profit-price spiral: the truth behind Australia’s inflation

Workers in Australia have suffered considerable economic losses as a result of accelerating inflation since the onset of the COVID

Lost at Sea

An assessment of the Productivity Commission’s Report on Container Port Productivity