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April 2025
reports
Closing Loopholes, Opening Opportunities
Same Job Same Pay legislation is delivering workers significant pay rises. This report forecasts a $920m uplift in wages under the scheme, which is expected to grow year on year.
March 2025
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Assessing the Albanese Government’s Employment Record
As the 2025 election nears, this report explores the unemployment record of Labor's first term in office.
March 2025
// SA
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The Case for a Public Sector Allied Health Enterprise Agreement in SA
SA's public allied health workforce deserves a dedicated EBA, bringing it in line with other states.

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Twists and turns on policy as early votes hit record highs

More than half a million voters had already gone to the ballot box on the first day of early voting, a new record for a federal election. Away from the campaign buses, we’ve noticed a rise in the Labor campaign focus on Liberal-held marginal seats. The fourth week was...

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