This report examines the relationship between employment and firm returns comparing two distinct entity models, Equity Owned Firms (EOFs) and Co-operative and Mutual Enterprises (CMEs). It identifies significant differences in the employment maintained by both entity models.

Across the OECD countries surveyed for this report, there is strong support for policies aimed at fostering equal opportunities and limiting market disparities. The research shows that a large majority of respondents believe that the private sector can play a significant role by paying fair wages, addressing wage inequalities, creating jobs, and by investing in...

The Australian government has committed to replace the Community Development Program (CDP) with real jobs with proper conditions. This consultation report outlines what NIAA representatives heard during a ‘listen and learn’ consultations phase with remote communities on the government’s plans.

The Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory assert that the Community Development Program is based on the wrong foundations. It doesn’t address the most fundamental problem in remote Australia, which is the lack of jobs in remote communities.

This evidence review aims to summarise what we know in terms of the drivers and barriers to getting more people into 'green' jobs. It also outlines some initial ideas for how policy-makers and employers can intervene.