Economics
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Economy
Economic management
Macroeconomics
Economic policy
Video
Lunch & learn: the sibling effect
Siblings are often one of the longest relationships in the life of a person with disability, yet they remain largely invisible within service systems. This recorded webinar explores the evidence behind sibling relationships and their unique contribution to employment outcomes.
Report
The role of the resources sector in harnessing and developing Australian STEM capability
As the resources sector undergoes a structural evolution, this research outlines key workforce demands, demographics and mobility trends. It demonstrates how the sector can lift Australia’s broader science and industrial capability by developing talent and building a workforce with expertise across a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
Report
Giving together: the power and potential of collective giving in Australia
This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of collective giving, or pooled funding, across Australia. The research shows that the impact of collective giving goes beyond the money and is a gateway to deeper and more sustained civic engagement. At the same time, the movement is progressing without the infrastructure and support it needs to fully flourish.
Report
Occupation mobility graph: labour market efficiency
This report breaks down how occupational mobility is a key feature of a well-functioning labour market in Australia. Occupation mobility is when people move between different jobs over time. It finds that mobility pathways are clustered throughout the labour market, and distinct clusters reflect shared capabilities and training pathways.
Briefing paper
Australia’s national gambling toll
The National Gambling Toll calculates the financial losses of Australia’s addiction to gambling. Between March 2025 and March 2026, Australians lost $36 billion to gambling. On a per person basis, Australians lose more money to gambling than any other country. This paper finds that without comprehensive reform, this toll will only continue to grow.