Overview This report looks at quantifying the rising youth unemployment problem, understanding its causes and proposing policy solutions. Youth employment has progressively taken a hit after the Global Financial Crisis, practically doubling since mid-2008. At an average rate of 13.5% in the past 12 months, the jobless rate among those aged 15–24 has reached worrying...

This evaluation report provides insights into early implementation and initial outcomes of Work for the Dole 2014-15.

Examines the challenges young people are facing in getting a start in the workforce and how prepared they are for the rapidly changing world of work. Summary FYA’s Annual Report Card on How are young people faring in the transition from school to work examines the challenges young people are facing in getting a start...

The tremors of the global financial crisis, and its enduring impact on youth unemployment rates in Australia, have been felt differently by the nation’s young men and young women. Both groups have been under intense pressure in their job search: the unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 years hovers above 13 per cent...

Contains estimates of employed and unemployed persons classified by sex, full-time/part-time status, states and territories and some age groups; and persons not in the labour force. Whats new in the labour force? CHANGE TO THE RELEASE TIMING OF LABOUR FORCE PRODUCTS The Independent Technical Review (McCarthy Review) into the ABS's Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted...