This working paper studies the complex relationship between technology adoption and infor­mality, leveraging recent cross-country data to analyse the effects of mobile phone subscrip­tions, internet access, automation and e-government on informal employment, vulnerable em­ployment, and the shadow economy's GDP share.

One common critique of the unemployment rate in Australia is that it understates the true level of spare capacity in the economy by excluding individuals who are willing and able to work, but are currently classified as Not in the Labour Force (NILF). The author of this paper outlines some alternative approaches for measuring unemployment.

The authors of this paper argue that a significant increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not have a significant effect on inflation in Australia.

The Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) 2023 in review report paints a picture of slowing labour market conditions over the year, with a decrease in recruitment activity and signs that businesses were finding it easier to recruit staff. This was consistent across almost all industries, occupations and skill levels.

This paper provides an update of Australia's public debt situation and outlook, based on the latest available official estimates as published in the various governments’ 2023/24 budget mid-year reviews.