This working paper studies the complex relationship between technology adoption and infor­mality, leveraging recent cross-country data to analyse the effects of mobile phone subscrip­tions, internet access, automation and e-government on informal employment, vulnerable em­ployment, and the shadow economy's GDP share.

This policy brief discusses women’s participation in independent work, particularly in the gig economy, and unpacks issues that hinder women’s greater economic participation in this area. It also offers policy-makers different policy approaches to advance women’s economic empowerment and integration.

This report from the Centre for Future Work shows that, in reality, self-employment is not growing inexorably — in fact, in most countries (including Australia) it is declining.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, work from home (WfH) uptake surged significantly in Australia. As WfH practices become more common than before, it is important to understand the determinants of WfH in Australia, and to ensure that the consequences of increased WfH are taken into consideration in urban and regional development, infrastructure investment and...

This report looks at the potential economic and social impacts of adding an entitlement to extended unpaid carer leave to the National Employment Standards.