Labour supply
Briefing paper
Building a more responsive and supportive workforce
Within the next three years to June 2025, an additional 128,000 workers will be needed to fully meet demand. This issues paper examines the efforts needed to improve worker attraction and retention in the NDIS.
Report
COVID-19 and cross-border mobility in the APEC region: addressing uncertainties at the border
This report presents an overview of COVID-19 border policies in the APEC region as of mid-late-2022, analyses travel trends to the region, and estimates the impacts of border policies on visitor arrivals.
Report
Labour in limbo: Bridging Visa E holders and modern slavery risk in Australia
This paper examines the precarious working situation of refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia on ‘Final Departure' Bridging Visa E as a case study for understanding potential modern slavery risks for refugees on temporary visas.
Report
Navigating life's career transitions: essential support and services
This report explains the complexities and challenges of the career transitions Australians face and makes recommendations to ensure everyone builds a solid foundation in career management skills.
Working paper
The post-COVID-19 rise in labour shortages
The labour market recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been strong among advanced countries, partly reflecting massive and unprecedented policy support to workers and firms. This paper provides evidence and stylised facts about labour market tightening and labour shortages since the onset of the pandemic.