The final report of the independent statutory review of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and Part 16A of Schedule 1 of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. It finds that the reforms are, on the whole, achieving the Australian Government’s intent. The report makes 21 recommendations.

This paper considers the cost of the Coalition’s position in seeking to undermine modern awards. It details how many workers would be directly affected by the Coalition’s proposed changes to modern award coverage and which occupations have the most to lose from such a policy, including brief case studies for key occupations. It also examines...

This report considers why wages growth in Australia has been so low over recent years, despite a tight labour market and a brief surge in inflation. It documents how workers have lost power in the past two decades, with most changes in the economy and many in government policy taking away workers’ bargaining power, although...

The impact, effectiveness and consequences of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes Act) 2023 are detailed in this review, which finds the reforms to be broadly appropriate and effective. The draft report provides an opportunity for feedback on the preliminary findings and...

This note presents five new facts based on a new, high-quality firm-side survey to help policy-makers better understand the prevalence, use and economic consequences of non-competes and other post-employment constraints in the Australian economy.