The report provides a snapshot of how older and younger workers are perceived, supported and included in Australian workplaces. Despite the tight Australian labour market, the survey highlights persistent age-based barriers to employment at both ends of the age spectrum. It provides actionable insights on recruitment, lifelong learning and training, health and wellbeing, and inclusivity.

This outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. It also discusses the challenges population ageing poses more generally. The consequences of an ageing workforce for productivity growth are analysed. Without swift changes in policies and behaviours, GDP per capita growth will slow down significantly in most OECD countries.

A significant proportion of people plan on working past the age of 65 according to this survey. The findings reflect the views and expectations of Australians in relation to employment, retirement and financial security and highlights a need for more flexible policies.

Understanding what employers are looking for and how they go about finding workers can assist mature age job seekers find employment, tailor an application, and prepare their approach. This research captured information on why employers thought their mature age applicants were successful or not in getting the job. It also examined strategies and supports employers...

This paper provides the key findings from the 2023 aged care provider workforce survey which provides information on the size, composition and characteristics of the aged care workforce in residential aged care and in-home care settings. At March 2023, there were an estimated 43,000 vacancies in directly employed nursing, personal care and clinical care manager...