The majority of studies on ageing have a domestic focus. However, cross-border effects also warrant attention as these too have substantial economic and public policy implications for Australia. In this research note, Jeffrey Robertson looks at some of the possible economic implications for Australia of ageing in key economic partners.

This Productivity Commission research report examines the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic trends over the next forty years, to further improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities resulting from an ageing Australia. Released with the report were eleven technical papers and data used in the preparation of the report. Released 12...

The ageing of Australia's population has been particularly apparent since the 1960s and is attributed to falling mortality and fertility rates combined with the effect of a baby boom generation as it moves into the older age brackets. For similar reasons the workforce has also been ageing, but over the past two decades at a...

This report documents recent, current and planned longitudinal cohort studies of ageing in Australia, as well as a selection of international studies. As a guide to existing studies, it is intended that the report and associated documentation will be a practical resource supporting future efforts to address ageing research needs in Australia. This guide also...

Katrina Ball examines the role that the vocational education and training sector can play in assisting the nation achieve intergenerational equity.