Gig economy
Alternative labels
Platform work
Peer-to-peer economy
Platform economy
On demand work
Gig work
Algorithmic labour
Independent workers
Briefing paper
Unpacking issues in the gig economy: policy approaches to empower women in APEC
This policy brief discusses women’s participation in independent work, particularly in the gig economy, and unpacks issues that hinder women’s greater economic participation in this area. It also offers policy-makers different policy approaches to advance women’s economic empowerment and integration.
Report
A better future for self-employment: how is it changing, and how can ‘gig’ work be regulated?
This report from the Centre for Future Work shows that, in reality, self-employment is not growing inexorably — in fact, in most countries (including Australia) it is declining.
Report
Closing opportunities, not loopholes
This paper reviews the Albanese Government's proposed new ‘Closing Loopholes’ bill and its laws regarding labour hire, casual employment and the gig economy.
Report
Unacceptable risks: the dangers of gig models of care and support work
This report calls for comprehensive industrial reforms to address gig work, as part of broader workforce strategies for the NDIS and aged care sectors.
Report
Tough gig: worker perspectives on the gig economy
This research project involved one of the largest ever surveys of transport workers in the gig economy in Australia. this report examines pay, conditions, safety and flexibility associated with this work.