• Labour Market

Labour markets tend to be among the most regulated markets in the economy. While these regulations were meant to protect workers, they are often counterproductive by putting obstacles in the way to job creation. Finding the right balance between these two goals remains a difficult task.

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  The rise of automation will see a sizeable chunk of today’s workforce replaced by...

IR system killing worker productivity to economic detriment of all
John SlaterJuly 9, 2017MEDIA RELEASE

Australia’s Industrial Relations system is a millstone around the neck of prosperity, which is struggling...

Neither Protectionism nor Unionism will hit stagnant wages for six
Simon CowanJuly 8, 2017CANBERRA TIMES

The cricketers united can never be defeated (the Champions Trophy notwithstanding). Perhaps the most interesting...

Timely reminder about IR and productivity
Jeremy SammutJune 2, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The former Executive Director of the HR Nicholls Society, John Slater, delivered the second Helen...

Reforming Social Housing: financing and tenant autonomy
Michael PotterApril 27, 2017RR25

Around 400,000 Australians live in social housing, which includes public and community housing. This sector...

Penalty rates a challenge for business
Simon CowanMarch 10, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The government’s response to the Fair Work Commission’s decision on penalty rates has been weak....

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