Summary results of the monthly Labour Force Survey containing 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. Key points TREND ESTIMATES (MONTHLY CHANGE) Employment increased to 11,797,300. Unemployment increased to 772,300. Unemployment rate remained steady at 6.1%. Participation...

Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens seems to think we should expect lower long-term growth. But what do the figures say?

The Productivity Commission invites examination of the draft report, and written submissions by Friday 18 September 2015. The draft report is a broad-ranging assessment of Australia's workplace relations framework, considering current laws, institutions and practices. It uses an economy-wide approach, looking at possible reforms that, where merited, are likely to enhance the welfare of Australians...

Background: In March 2015 a Working Group was established by Andrew Neophytou (CEO, Inner Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network) on behalf of the Inner Metro Youth and Community Partnership (IMCYP). This Working Group was formed to discuss and consider actions around youth transitions and pathways, as a response to worrying levels of youth disengagement...

This report shows that complex and entrenched disadvantage is experienced by a small but persistent number of locations in each state and territory across Australia.