Report
Subsidising billionaires: simulating the net incomes of UberX drivers in Australia
This report simulates the net hourly incomes received by UberX drivers in six Australian cities, and finds that they almost certainly earn much less than would be required under relevant minimum wage standards.
Briefing paper
Historical data on the decline in Australian industrial disputes
This resource outlines how, across the national economy, work stoppages have become extremely rare – and the extraordinary discretionary ability of industrial authorities to restrict or prevent industrial action is an important reason why.
Report
The consequences of wage suppression for Australia’s superannuation system
This report from the Centre for Future Work simulates the impacts of eight specific wage suppression strategies on workers’ superannuation balances – ranging from temporary wage freezes, to wage caps, to more dramatic actions.
Briefing paper
Manufacturing: a moment of opportunity
This report identifies several indicators which suggest that the economic opportunities for domestic manufacturing have improved significantly.
Report
Tip of the iceberg: weekend work and penalty pay in 108 Australian industries
Australians continue to debate the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision to reduce Sunday and holiday penalty rates for retail and hospitality workers. This report investigates the prevalence of weekend work in other sectors of Australia’s economy - and confirms the overall economic importance of extra income generated by weekend penalty rates, not just in retail...