The Commonwealth Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have been driving significant wage gains across the Australian economy and creating long-term benefits worth billions, this report finds. Labour force data shows no negative employment effects from the changes. Instead, it shows rising employment, tight labour markets and increased job satisfaction.

This report details the need for a national labour hire licensing scheme, using horticulture as an example, to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of labour hire workers while also providing support for businesses. It recommends sustainable mechanisms to enforce labour hire licensing regulation in the horticulture industry and emphasises the importance of regulation consistency across...

South Australia’s Whyalla Steelworks has faced major challenges in recent months. This paper outlines the unique importance of the Whyalla Steelworks, and explains why a significant intervention by policymakers is likely the best choice ahead to ensure the operation is sustained and Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capacity is preserved.

The rental crisis is now of national scale and of national importance. While state governments have most oversight of rental markets, there are practical ways the Commonwealth can assist in making renting easier and fairer for all Australians. This report explores five proposals to take pressure off renters.

This report examines the NDIS, and why a novel Portable Entitlements Scheme is a necessary policy intervention.