Since the 1990s, Australia, like other OECD countries, has deployed active labour market policies (ALMPs) to assist unemployed individuals into employment. This article argues that a reorienting of ALMPs towards the demand side is urgently required and proposes a blueprint to take this forward.

Since the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the care economy in Australia has expanded sharply. This paper documents three channels through which this large labour demand shock and structural change has affected the labour market over the past decade. It finds that gender gaps have narrowed in both employment and pay, especially benefiting...

This report aims to help businesses understand, predict and respond to the complex changes in the labour market unfolding in Australia over 2025–26. It outlines the economic context, labour market dynamics and impacts for employers. The report finds that the labour market has not adjusted in line with the broader economy.

This data portal enables exploration of the latest trends and insights into Australia’s job market by occupation (which categorises workers by the job they do) and industry (which categorises workers based on the industry that that work in). The data is broken down into a number of categories and both datasets are searchable.

This report looks at how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is starting to transform work, skills and the Australian labour market. It provides a whole-of-labour-market view of Gen AI’s potential, impact to date, and what’s needed to support Australia's digital and AI transition. The report finds that Gen AI is more likely to augment jobs...