Why slow wage growth isn’t keeping us from the café Economy Jason Murphy 17 October 2023 Wages may not be rising to meet inflation, but figures from the RBA remind us that wages don't tell the whole story.
Inflation remains Australia’s biggest challenge amidst deepening economic downturn Economy The Conversation 2 March 2023 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is “cautiously optimistic” inflation has peaked. But he warned that rising prices remained “the defining challenge” amid a global economic slowdown and geopolitical uncertainty.
Analysis: Why construction in Australia is declining despite a strong demand for housing Construction & Engineering Alan Austin 29 November 2021 Data from the ABS reveals that the centuries-long upwards slope of construction volumes in Australia dramatically reversed in 2015.
Australia’s record job vacancies are unlikely to lead to higher wages Economy Jeff Borland 26 November 2021 It is unlikely the COVID-related labour shortages are enough to make a permanent difference to wages.
New data shows a drop in unemployment rate, just one month after JobKeeper ended Economy Richard Holden 21 May 2021 New data has provided the first glimpse of what is happening with employment following the end of the JobKeeper wage-subsidy scheme in March.