This white paper provides a roadmap to position the Australian labour market for the future. It outlines the practical actions being taken by the Australian government, and the further reform directions required.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, work from home (WfH) uptake surged significantly in Australia. As WfH practices become more common than before, it is important to understand the determinants of WfH in Australia, and to ensure that the consequences of increased WfH are taken into consideration in urban and regional development, infrastructure investment and...

This research examines the evidence on whether wages have kept up with labour productivity in the past few decades. The Productivity Commission finds that in all industries, except for mining and agriculture – which account for over 95% of employment – the difference between productivity growth and wages growth has been relatively low.

This document is the BCA’s contribution to Australia’s public policy agenda, at a time when the country faces global uncertainty and the urgent need to decarbonise the economy, and is witnessing other nations embarking on policies that risk shifting investment and activity away from Australian shores.

Australia has a real opportunity to reshape the nation's migration system for the better. The Business Council of Australia believes that the Australian people support a well-functioning migration system and recognise its importance in dealing with workforce shortages.