• 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.

A coalition of the willing on IR reform
Alexander Philipatos, Jeremy SammutFebruary 18, 2014ABC The Drum

The Abbott Government is dealing with the unfinished business of the nation's transition from 'Fortress...

Australia pays the penalty for workplace awards
Alexander PhilipatosFebruary 7, 2014Business Spectator

The Fair Work Commission has begun taking submissions to its four-year review of the award...

Perhaps Newstart doesn’t require a new start
Matthew TaylorJanuary 17, 2014

In an interview with The Australian earlier this week, the Minister for Social Services, Kevin...

Flawed take on push to regulate ‘longer’ working hours
Christian StojanovskiJanuary 17, 2014

As Australians get back into the swing of work in 2014, they should not be...

The death blow to car industry assistance
December 11, 2013

The departure of Holden is a clear sign that corporate welfare doesn't work, says The...

Minimum wage exemptions for long-term unemployed
Alexander PhilipatosDecember 6, 2013

The welfare lobby is up in arms over the Abbott government's decision to pause and...

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