Has the increased use of non-compete clauses (NCCs) by Australian firms reduced workers’ ability to switch jobs and bargain for higher wages? This paper examines the use of NCCs and other post-employment restraints and finds workers at firms that use NCCs extensively are paid 4 per cent less on average than similar workers at similar...

Supported employment services have been transforming their service models in line with community expectations. This report provides an evidence base supporting several policy options in the move of people with disability to full award wages. It concludes that any government assistance would be far less than the current economic benefits of supported employment to the...

This fact sheet provides implementation details about the Government’s Payday Super measure, part of the Securing Australians’ Superannuation Package announced in the 2023-24 Budget.

This report examines the content and impact of a new regime of rights for workplace union delegates following recent changes to the Fair Work Act.

This report examines the composition, pay and actions Commonwealth public sector employers are taking to drive gender equality and the areas where improvements can be achieved. It is based on employer reports for the period of 1 January to 31 December 2022, the first period of reporting it. As such, it forms the baseline for...