Labour supply
Report
Higher apprenticeships in Australia: what are we talking about?
This research explores the views of industry and other stakeholders on the potential broader use of higher apprenticeships. The report highlights some of the complexities that need to be considered and provides examples of where higher apprenticeships and other similar training programs are being developed and trialed in various industries around Australia.
Report
Effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages
This inquiry was established to examine the effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages.
Report
Expanding economic opportunity: an international comparison of Australia’s labour market regulation
This report presents a comparison of Australia’s labour market entitlements with similar common law countries, and looks at how the labour market is perceived in ways that affect investment and growth.
Submission
Report into the Victorian on-demand workforce: opportunities for flexible and rewarding work
This report represents the IPA’s submission to the inquiry into the Victorian on-demand workforce.
Report
The social and economic sustainability of WA’s rural volunteer workforce
This research identifies how rural communities in WA are addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers at a time of unprecedented demographic change and increasing pressure on the rural volunteer workforce.