This report provides an outline of the latest employment demand and supply information available on the Canterbury rebuild and wider recovery, in order to inform decision-making and provide an update of the progress on the rebuild. Executive summary This report provides an outline of the latest employment demand and supply information available on the Canterbury...

Overview For people new to higher education and higher education policy, the field can seem bewildering. Basic facts are surprisingly difficult to find and interpret. Funding entitlements reflect the sector’s history more than consistent policy principles. Proposed radical changes to higher education policy add to the complexity. Mapping Australian higher education, 2014-15, the third report...

This publication provides a detailed snapshot of the latest trends in Australia’s international investment position, which highlights the importance of foreign investment to local economic growth and job creation. Introduction Welcome to the new statistical publication International Investment Australia 2013. This publication provides a detailed snapshot of the latest trends in Australia’s international investment position...

Thousands of disabled Australians earn just a few dollars an hour working at disability enterprises. A recent Federal Court decision will lead to higher wages, but some employers fear this will send them broke. Is this a cunning ploy to get out of paying more or are their fears justified? And some parents believe these...

The NSE monitors labour market, immigration, and employment matters to improve our evidence base for evaluating policy and answering contemporary policy questions. Summary The National Survey of Employers (NSE) is an annual survey of New Zealand employers. The NSE monitors labour market, immigration, and employment matters to improve our evidence base for evaluating policy and...