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Migration and labour markets

Policies to boost prosperity for all

Why Australia should lock in full employment
What is full employment? Who benefits most when unemployment is low? And what lessons should we learn from our rapid economic recovery from the…
16.05.2022 Podcast

No one left behind: Why Australia should lock in full employment
All workers suffer when unemployment is high, but the most vulnerable workers suffer the most. Australia should shoot for full employment after the COVID…
11.05.2022 report

Don’t fiddle with migration policy to try to fix short-term labour shortages
Look at agriculture and hospitality: once an industry relies on low-wage labour, it’s hard to wind the clock back.
05.05.2022 News

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Migrants in the Australian workforce: A guidebook for policy makers

Migrant workers are crucial to Australia’s prosperity, yet the role they play in the jobs market is poorly understood. This guidebook helps fill that knowledge gap.

04.05.2022 report

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