Working conditions
Journal article
Trends in retention and attrition in nine regulated health professions in Australia
This study finds that while the overall number of health practitioners has increased by almost 30% in ten years, replacement rates fluctuate and certain groups (such as males and older practitioners) are more likely to leave. It highlights burnout, lack of recognition and low job satisfaction as key drivers in leaving or considering leaving the...
Draft report
Secure Jobs, Better Pay review: draft report
The impact, effectiveness and consequences of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes Act) 2023 are detailed in this review, which finds the reforms to be broadly appropriate and effective. The draft report provides an opportunity for feedback on the preliminary findings and...
Report
An essential ingredient: the food supply chain workforce
The report provides a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by the food supply chain workforce. The report presents a series of actionable recommendations, focusing on areas that can be addressed through the national skills system — particularly the three key pillars of vocational education and training, higher education and migration.
Evaluation
Harvest Trail Services evaluation report
An evaluation of the Harvest Trail Services (HTS) program which aimed to address harvest employers’ recruitment needs, improve community understanding of the legal requirements for fair and safe harvest work and increase the number of Australians employed in harvest work.
Survey Report
Aged care worker survey 2024 report
The purpose of the Aged Care Worker Survey is to have a better understanding of how satisfied the aged care workforce is, what their working conditions are and how to attract and keep the right people working in aged care.