Summary results of the monthly Labour Force Survey containing estimates of employed and unemployed persons classified by sex, full-time/part-time status, states and territories and some age groups; and persons not in the labour force. Key points TREND ESTIMATES (MONTHLY CHANGE) Employment increased to 11,797,300. Unemployment increased to 772,300. Unemployment rate remained steady at 6.1%. Participation...

Presents a review of government initiatives that help families balance their work and family responsibilities, highlighting innovative ideas and including a discussion of international trends and themes. Summary This AIFS Research Report presents a review of government initiatives that help families balance their work and family responsibilities, highlighting innovative ideas and including a discussion of...

The Productivity Commission invites examination of the draft report, and written submissions by Friday 18 September 2015. The draft report is a broad-ranging assessment of Australia's workplace relations framework, considering current laws, institutions and practices. It uses an economy-wide approach, looking at possible reforms that, where merited, are likely to enhance the welfare of Australians...

‘Negative gearing’ has been a topic of frequent debate. This flagpost summarises some of the estimates of the impact of negative gearing on the Commonwealth Budget.

Provides an extensive survey of current Commonwealth laws that limit traditional rights, freedoms and privileges, considers how such laws may be justified, and seeks feedback from the public. Overview This is the 2nd consultation document for this Inquiry. The ALRC was asked to review Commonwealth laws that encroach on traditional rights, freedoms and privileges (Freedoms...