Economics
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Economy
Economic management
Macroeconomics
Economic policy
Guide
Thriving in employment services: your rights; your future
This guide supports young jobseekers to identify employment services that help match careers to interests, build skills and assist with applications. It empowers them to understand their rights, advocate for themselves, spot good and bad job providers, and find suitable opportunities.
Report
Speeding up progress towards gender economic equality: 10 next steps
This paper is the third in a three-part series on new perspectives on gender economic inequality in Australia. It outlines 10 key next steps to address the deep-rooted policy challenges within the jobs and skills system based on Paper 1 and 2 findings and new evidence. The 10 recommendations include policy actions.
Report
The two-way relationship between socio-economic status and health conditions for Australian men
This report shows a two-way relationship between key contemporary economic and social indicators and the development of physical and mental health conditions over a 9-year period for Australian men aged 18–55 years. The research highlights the need for integrated health and social policies that address both the causes and consequences of poor health.
Report
At what cost? Safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef’s role in Australia's economy
This report estimates the economic contribution of the Great Barrier Reef in 2023–24 and estimates the future economic dividend to the Great Barrier Reef region from limiting climate change and adaptation actions. It values the reef at $95 billion across economic, social and cultural dimensions; contributing $9 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
Briefing paper
Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Bill 2025: bill digest
The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 (the Bill) amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) to make entitlements to parental leave in cases of stillbirth or the death of a child more consistent. This paper sets out the purpose of the Bill, its background, the policy position of non-government parties/independents, and key...