This report assesses the cost and offsetting financial benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement for Australian workers. The value of lost productivity cost from reproductive health conditions is estimated at $21.3 billion per year. The aggregate net cost of up to 12 days of leave is estimated to be $1.7 billion.

This report analyses the priorities and perspectives of young Australians aged 14 to 25. Cost of living, education and mental health were identified as key concerns, but the report also finds young people are leading the way in tackling social issues. It makes recommendations in relation to engaging young people in policy and targeted action...

This report tracks trends in decent work in Australia over time, how the dimensions of decent work have contributed to these trends, and how decent work varies by industry and demographics. The report puts forward a framework for conceptualising decent work.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving nature of part-time work, examining its relevance to the future of work and exploring the potential for more fluid and adaptable arrangements to better align with employee preferences. The report identifies a shift in how employees choose to engage in the workforce and calls on employers...

As research tells us more about the critical role of early development in creating outcomes through the life course, it becomes increasingly clear that poverty diminishes those life-long opportunities. This analysis reinforces our understanding of significant impacts living in poverty has on child development and wellbeing, and for how long these impacts endure over the...