This report breaks down how occupational mobility is a key feature of a well-functioning labour market in Australia. Occupation mobility is when people move between different jobs over time. It finds that mobility pathways are clustered throughout the labour market, and distinct clusters reflect shared capabilities and training pathways.

This note highlights key findings and trends for Australia identified in the 2025 OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index. It provides a profile of Australia’s regulatory environment across 22 services sectors from 2014 to 2025. The note highlights recent policy changes, identifying where the country performs well and where reforms could further reduce services trade restrictions.

More than 32,000 people from the Pacific and East Timor work in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM), mostly employed in horticulture and meat processing. This report explores where PALM has delivered real benefits, and where structural challenges remain, particularly in relation to worker mobility, exploitation, accommodation, and access to healthcare and...

This report supports the National Competition Policy process by analysing the economic effects of two policy reforms: occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting international and overseas standards. These two reforms would promote competition and increase Australia’s GDP.

Non‑compete clauses stop employees from joining competing companies or starting their own rival businesses. This study looked at the link between non‑compete clauses and wages in Australia. It finds that workers with these clauses usually don’t get higher pay in return. The findings support government action to reduce harmful uses of non‑compete clauses.