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.

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.

Understanding how petrol consumption responds to price changes and who bears the burden when prices rise is critical to both designing relief measures in times of volatility as well as setting petrol tax rates in normal times. This research provides evidence on how petrol consumption responds to price changes and how it varies across households.

Labour hire firms play an important role in Australia’s economy, but weak regulation has allowed unlawful operators to exploit workers, undercut legitimate businesses and evade workplace laws. This report examines the risks posed by this regulatory gap and makes the case for the NSW Government to establish a standalone labour hire licensing scheme.

This report draws on the voices of workers to explore how age shapes their experiences of both inclusion and exclusion at work. The research examines how age-based assumptions influence workplace experiences across all life stages. It finds age-based discrimination is widespread but under-reported. The report outlines practical actions employers can take to build age-inclusive workplaces.