This paper investigates the impacts of recent legislation designed to reduce 'visa hopping' in Australia by reducing onshore applications from existing visa holders. The paper forecasts the impact on Australia's skilled labour market by analysing demographic data, finding that the reform will predominately impact low-skilled migrants from low-income countries.

Although Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, more than one in eight adults and one in six children live in poverty. This briefing summarises key facts and presents policy solutions with a particular focus on the adequacy and security of income support payments. It finds that low levels of income support...

Has the increased use of non-compete clauses (NCCs) by Australian firms reduced workers’ ability to switch jobs and bargain for higher wages? This paper examines the use of NCCs and other post-employment restraints and finds workers at firms that use NCCs extensively are paid 4 per cent less on average than similar workers at similar...

Eye diseases and vision problems are the most common long-term health conditions reported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people. The measures in this report cover the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services, the eye health workforce and outreach services. The report provides an evidence base for monitoring changes in...

This paper provides an analysis of structural problems the economy is facing as a result of the rapid expansion of the care sector, which now employs 15 per cent of Australia’s workforce – up from 10 per cent in the early 2010s. The authors observe that growth in the care economy has not been assisted...