Report
Underpaid and overlooked: the wage crisis facing young workers in Australia
Research into the prevalence of young worker exploitation within the Australian labour force and the ways in which this exploitation may be combatted through the use of digital tools and data science. The report affirms the alarming rate at which young workers are underpaid and makes recommendations to combat young worker exploitation through the use...
Report
A comparison of the characteristics of people with disability in Australia according to whether they received National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding
This study examines 18.1 million Australians under 65 potentially eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It highlights widespread disability support needs across diverse areas of life. The information is important for the planning of foundational supports delivered by all levels of government and across different service sectors.
Survey Report
Side-hustles: how young people are redefining work
Side-hustles are small-scale entrepreneurial activities undertaken alongside formal employment. This report presents findings from a project that explores the characteristics and experiences of young people with side-hustles. The findings challenge dominant narratives of hustle culture and calls for policy approaches that centre secure, meaningful employment for young people.
Report
Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence
A comprehensive global study into the public’s trust, use and attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). The report presents attitudes towards AI in society, at work and in education. It finds that the responsible use and governance of AI is not keeping pace with adoption. The report is accompanied by a snapshot of Australia insights.
Briefing paper
The regulatory state: faults, flaws and false assumptions
This paper identifies 12 systemic flaws and false assumptions that result in unreconcilable expectations for regulators and undermines their credibility and operational effectiveness. These flaws include lack of role clarity, accountability issues and under-resourcing.