• 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.

The Road to Work
Kayoko TsumoriJune 1, 2004PM64

During the final decade of the 19th century, Australia was beset by widespread industrial unrest....

How Union Campaigns on Hours and Casuals are Threatening Low-skilled Jobs
Kayoko TsumoriJanuary 22, 2004IA44

For several years now Australian unions have been waging campaigns to limit working hours and...

Poor Laws (3) How to Reform the Award System and Create More Jobs
Kayoko TsumoriNovember 10, 2003IA41

Despite the hype about enterprise bargaining and the individualisation of employment arrangements since the early...

How To Reduce Long Term Unemployment
Peter SaundersSeptember 11, 2003IA40

More than half the people claiming unemployment allowances in Australia have been on benefits for...

Poor Laws (2): The Minimum Wage and Unemployment
Kayoko TsumoriDecember 2, 2002IA28

Many social policy researchers and practitioners in Australia believe that a high minimum wage helps...

Poor Laws (1): The Unfair Dismissal Laws and Long-term Unemployment
Kayoko TsumoriAugust 20, 2002IA26

Joblessness is a major cause of poverty. Poverty will be alleviated significantly by engaging the...

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