Reports and Articles

The pandemic continued to test policymakers in 2021. Here's McKell's contribution to the year's debate.

This article is a modified version of a speech by Hon Rachel Nolan delivered to the 11th Queensland Transport Infrastructure Conference.

In this latest superannuation mythbuster, James Pawluk counters arguments Australia's super fees are out of line with the rest of the world

2020 tested policy thinkers like never before. Our year in review details McKell's contribution.

Many Australians work more than one job, and for most it’s an economic necessity. Stitching together different jobs, often in different industries, is an increasing feature of Australia’s labour market. In general, secondary jobs are less secure and lower paid. These hard-working Australians have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recession, as secondary jobs have collapsed, and government support has left their second jobs out in the cold.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. This article charts to what extent, and what more can be done to overcome it.

Australians believe in a fair day's wage for a fair day's work. Why, then, do young Australians receive so much less?

Despite claims to the contrary, there is scant empirical evidence of a causal relationship between superannuation increases and low wage growth.

If the government is serious about lowering power prices, it must deliver long-term stability to Australia’s gas sector.

Australia remains a leading immunisation nation. But in key demographic groups, improvements in the immunisation rate need to be improved to ensure Australia retains herd immunity from a range of significant illnesses.