• 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.

Disability employment: noble cause, failed policy
Andrew BakerJune 25, 2012The Drum

Pink batts, school halls, budget deficits, border protection – the list of policy failures from...

A watchful eye on workplace flexibility
Alexander PhilipatosJune 22, 2012

Industrial relations policy has been at the forefront of the policy agenda in recent months,...

Tighten the rules on welfare payments
Peter SaundersJune 8, 2012ON LINE Opinion
Are tax concessions stepping stones towards smaller government?
Andrew BakerJune 8, 2012

The Productivity Commission’s 2010–11 Trade and Assistance Review highlights a contentious issue for those who...

Only migrant workers can fill the gap
Simon CowanJune 5, 2012Australian Financial Review

Given the controversy surrounding the Roy Hill enterprise migration agreement (EMA), you could be forgiven...

Drop the protectionist rhetoric and do more for your members
Alexander Philipatos, Simon CowanJune 1, 2012

The outrage from the union movement at the Roy Hill enterprise migration agreement has been...

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