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Labour Share of Australian GDP Hits All-Time Record Low

Amidst increasing concerns among economists and budget forecasters about the historic stagnation of Australian wages, the latest GDP statistics from

By Jim Stanford

Penalty Rates, Minimum Wages, and Purchasing Power

The Fair Work Commission released two major decisions this week: its order regarding the timing for the implementation of reductions

By Jim Stanford

Of Levies, Profits, and Backstops: The Bank Tax in Context

The Australian government’s surprising decision to impose a new tax targeted precisely at the biggest financial institutions in the country

By Jim Stanford

Weekend Work and Penalty Pay in 108 Industries

As Australians debate the Fair Work Commission’ decision to reduce penalty rates for retail and hospitality workers, the Centre for

By Jim Stanford

A “Transition” to Nowhere

Pain of penalty rate cuts can not be avoided through transition measures Government and business leaders have proposed a range

By Jim Stanford

Women’s Wages and the Penalty Rate Cut

Today is International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the continued inequality faced by women — including in the

By Jim Stanford

Principles for Meaningful Transition Support for Workers in Carbon-Intensive Industries

As Australia and other countries shift their economies toward lower-carbon forms of energy and production, problems of displacement and transition

By Jim Stanford

Economic Aspects of Paid Domestic Violence Leave Provisions

Economic insecurity is one of the greatest factors inhibiting victims of domestic violence from escaping violent situations at home. To

By Jim Stanford

A Portrait of Employment Insecurity in Australia

The insecure nature of work in Australia today can be illustrated through the following infographic (based on 2015 data published

By Jim Stanford