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Author: Brendan Coates

25 February 202125 February 2021

Why the JobSeeker ‘rise’ could actually cost 40,000 Australians their jobs

Cutting unemployment benefits by $50 a week will take about $5 billion out of the economy in the coming year. That’s not good news for jobs.

read more Why the JobSeeker ‘rise’ could actually cost 40,000 Australians their jobs

Household Finances 
24 February 202123 February 2021

The JobSeeker rise is not enough

The Morrison Government today finally announced an increase in the permanent rate of JobSeeker. But still unemployed Australians are being asked to live well below the poverty line.

read more The JobSeeker rise is not enough

Household Finances 
9 September 202015 September 2020

Our economic institutions are forecasting policy failure. Governments will have to spend up big to avoid it.

Australia is in for a long and damaging economic slump, unless governments inject substantially more fiscal stimulus.

read more Our economic institutions are forecasting policy failure. Governments will have to spend up big to avoid it.

Household Finances 
7 August 20207 August 2020

Early release of super doesn’t justify higher compulsory contributions

New Grattan Institute modelling shows that most Australians will have a comfortable retirement – even if they’ve spent some of their super early.

read more Early release of super doesn’t justify higher compulsory contributions

Household Finances 
28 May 202029 May 2020

Job losses caused by COVID-19, electorate by electorate

Coastal electorates that rely heavily on tourism have been hit hardest, and workers in rural and regional electorates have been hit harder than workers in the major capitals.

read more Job losses caused by COVID-19, electorate by electorate

Economic Growth, Household Finances 
15 April 202015 April 2020

Why we won’t know the full effect of COVID-19 on jobs in Australia for at least another month

The March labour force data will report on a jobs market that sadly no longer exists – the Australia before widespread spatial distancing and shutdowns of non-essential businesses.

read more Why we won’t know the full effect of COVID-19 on jobs in Australia for at least another month

Household Finances 
24 March 202030 April 2020

COVID-19: Giving people early access to their super is the right move

Workers affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis can now access up to $20,000 of their super to help see them through. It’s a good move.

read more COVID-19: Giving people early access to their super is the right move

Australian Perspectives, Household Finances 
20 March 202020 May 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, few Australians have much cash in the bank

It’s clear than many Australian households will need help if they loose their livelihoods through the COVID-19 crisis. They should be a high priority for the Morrison Government as it puts together its second economic support package.

read more As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, few Australians have much cash in the bank

Household Finances 
17 March 202017 March 2020

COVID-19: Our most vulnerable workers need more help

Over a third of Australian workers don’t have paid sick leave. They’re in a vulnerable position.

read more COVID-19: Our most vulnerable workers need more help

Household Finances 
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Household Finances 

10 February 202010 February 2020

Super myths and reality

Our new paper finds that when super goes up, wages grow more slowly. This has sparked a lively debate – and the need to correct some myths and misconceptions about our work.

read more Super myths and reality

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