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We can work it out: Australia's changing workforce

In recent years a global recession has changed the global labour force with industries closing down, job lay-offs a... Show more
In recent years a global recession has changed the global labour force with industries closing down, job lay-offs and increasing unemployment. In addition, Australia has experienced significant structural and technological change that has seen a move from an agricultural based economy to a service based economy. In this report the authors have taken a look at the current state of the Australian labour market - the work that is done, wages, youth unemployment and how Australia compares internationally. Some occupations from the 1990s no longer exist - for example typists and the person running the photocopy room - and new occupations have emerged - for example computer programmers and mobile phone salespeople. The authors suggest that, with these changes added to shifts in demographics and gender and an ageing population, the Australian workforce is a reflection of modern times.
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Authors: Tanton, Robert; Phillips, Ben; Corliss, Michael; Vidyattama, Yogi ... [+] Show more

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: AMP.NATSEM income and wealth report

Subjects: Labour market; Technology; Demographics ... [+] Show more
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Dropping off the edge 2021: persistent and multilayered disadvantage in Australia

This report is the fifth in a series spanning more than 20 years of research into locational disadvantage. The repo... Show more
This report is the fifth in a series spanning more than 20 years of research into locational disadvantage. The report examines communities in every Australian state and territory to identify pockets of entrenched location-based disadvantage and the unique web of challenges these communities face. It provides an unparalleled picture of where disadvantage is concentrated, how various forms of disadvantage overlap, and how disadvantage becomes entrenched and difficult to escape. Through the findings of this report, the aim is to: keep the reality of location-based disadvantage before the Australian community; identify any shifts in the relative fortunes of some localities; contribute to strategic thinking about effective remedial policies; and give community service partners and organisations up-to-date information to guide and assist their work. This information can help governments, decision-makers and communities to set priorities and target resources to effectively reduce the most severe disadvantage.
The 2021 report shows that disadvantage is concentrated in a small and disproportionate number of communities in each state and territory. When looking at where disadvantaged communities are located in each state or territory, it becomes evident that, in general, disadvantage is experienced in regional and remote areas. The research shows many of the most disadvantaged locations are severely disadvantaged on multiple indicators. This shows that disadvantage is often multilayered and deep. The 2021 report saw the introduction of two new domains of indicators: intergenerational and environmental data. The new indicators in these domains were teen pregnancy, children in households with no parent in paid work, particulate matter (poor air quality), green canopy coverage, declared nature reserves and heat vulnerability. While this current report shows that the pattern of entrenched disadvantage in each state and territory is persistent over time, change can be achieved when the inter-related factors causing disadvantage are understood and community-led solutions are properly resourced.
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Authors: Tanton, Robert; Dare, Lain; Miranti, Riyana; Vidyattama, Yogi ... [+] Show more

Date: 2021

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Place-based Disadvantage (Jesuit Social Services)

Subjects: Disadvantaged; Demographics; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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She works hard for the money: Australian women and the gender divide

The gender divide in Australia has narrowed over the past 20 years but there is much more to be done as a man still... Show more
The gender divide in Australia has narrowed over the past 20 years but there is much more to be done as a man still has the potential to earn $2.4 million over a lifetime compared to a woman who earns nearly $1 million less. The report focuses on women today and how their social and economic status has changed and evolved over time, and what differences can be seen between them and their male counterparts.
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The contents are: The changing times of women; The balancing act; The employment gap; Division in wages, wealth and retirement; Gaps in expected lifetime earnings. Show less

Authors: Cassells, Rebecca; Miranti, Riyana; Nepal, Binod; Tanton, Robert

Corporate authors: University of Canberra. National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2009

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: AMP.NATSEM income and wealth report

Subjects: Employment; Income; Gender ... [+] Show more

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We can work it out: Australia's changing workforce

Dropping off the edge 2021: persistent and multilayered disadvantage in Australia

She works hard for the money: Australian women and the gender divide