This statistical snapshot outlines the decline in union membership in Australia over the past forty years using the latest data available and considers possible reasons for the decline.

This statistical snapshot sheds light on the contribution of the small business sector to the Australian economy using key economic indicators such as employment and Industry Value Added (IVA).

This paper outlines some of the findings from the 2018 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey that may have ramifications for social and economic policy. The findings include increasing use of paid child care, slowing in growth of household incomes, regional disparities and declining relative income poverty.

There has been discussion about the growth of casual employment in Australia over the past few decades with suggestions it is an insecure, precarious and non-preferred form of employment. This analysis sheds further light on whether preferences of casual workers are being met.

This statistical snapshot seeks to update the contribution of small businesses to the Australian economy.