This report provides evidence of economic participation trends among resettled refugees, the potential or ‘latent’ labour force capacity in this group and the timing of ‘transitions’ into the labour force. The report focuses specifically on the relationship between family dynamics and employment. It points to possible barriers that could be reduced or eliminated through policy...

Side-hustles are small-scale entrepreneurial activities undertaken alongside formal employment. This report presents findings from a project that explores the characteristics and experiences of young people with side-hustles. The findings challenge dominant narratives of hustle culture and calls for policy approaches that centre secure, meaningful employment for young people.

As the Albanese Labor Government nears the end of its first term in office, this brief provides a broad assessment of its employment record and where applicable, compares it with historical government performance. The brief finds that the Government has overseen the most sustained period of low unemployment in recent Australian history.

This national survey of Australian workers shows the prevalence and impact of unpaid overtime, finding almost half of all employed workers are unsatisfied with their hours and many are losing significant income to unpaid overtime. The report looks at the gap between desired and actual working hours, highlighting the need to address employment polarisation and...

Young people have long suffered from disproportionately high unemployment rates, low pay, high turnover rates, low skills, high incidence of non-standard employment and non-career path positions. This report presents an aggregate view of labour market outcomes for young people before and during the pandemic.