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HomeRESEARCH AREASDignity of Work

Dignity of Work

The IPA's Dignity of Work Research project is guided by the moral case for work. Providing a sense of purpose, the opportunity of work enables us to build rewarding and fulfilling lives for ourselves and our families. Here you will find the IPA's analysis of employment and workplace relations issues, and ideas to reduce the regulatory barriers to work.
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Many People Have Nothing To Celebrate On The Economic Front In 2021

Many People Have Nothing To Celebrate On The Economic Front In 2021

Cian Hussey 28 December 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

One might think animal spirits had gripped the Australian economy as a flurry of better-than-expected economic figures hit the newsstands before Christmas. But Australians cannot let the political...

Originally appeared in The Daily Telegraph
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Report: Australian Small And Family-Run Business In Crisis

Report: Australian Small And Family-Run Business In Crisis

Cian Hussey 9 December 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Research released today by the Institute of Public Affairs outlines how a dramatic re-shaping to the structure of Australia’s economy has largely benefited big corporates and the financial sector...

IPA TODAY
Modern Labor’s Forgotten Workers

Modern Labor’s Forgotten Workers

John Roskam 4 December 2020 Dignity of work, Ideas and liberty,

What ACTU boss Sally McManus said about blue-collar workers at the National Press Club a few days ago doesn’t quite compare with Hillary Clinton describing Donald Trump’s supporters as a...

Originally appeared in Australian Financial Review
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Will The Australian Way Of Life Be A Long-Term Coronavirus Victim?

Will The Australian Way Of Life Be A Long-Term Coronavirus Victim?

Cian Hussey 13 November 2020 Dignity of work, Ipa today,

COVID-19 has consumed the public’s attention for almost six months, but the economic crisis caused by devastating lockdowns has started to shed light on a nefarious threat to the Australian way of...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
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Small Business Workers Smashed By Lockdowns

Small Business Workers Smashed By Lockdowns

Cian Hussey 9 November 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Small business workers continue to suffer heavy job losses and the divide between the two Australias has widened, according to analysis released today by free market think tank the Institute of...

Dignity of Work
Unions’ Last Stand

Unions’ Last Stand

Bradley Bowden Started 21 October 2020 Dignity of work, Education and skills,

This article from the Spring 2020 edition of the IPA Review is written by labour and management historian, Bradley Bowden. Many myths purport to explain union decline in Australia; myth entrenched...

Ideas and Liberty
What Is Really At Risk?

What Is Really At Risk?

Tony Abbott Started 21 October 2020 Constitution and law, Dignity of work,

This article from the Spring 2020 edition of the IPA Review is from former PM, the Hon Tony Abbott AC, drawing upon his speech to the Policy Exchange in London on 1 September, 2020. How to deal...

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You’re Only Focused On Case Numbers, Dan? Here Are The Shocking Stats Showing Why Lockdown Must End Now

You’re Only Focused On Case Numbers, Dan? Here Are The Shocking Stats Showing Why Lockdown Must End Now

Cian Hussey 16 October 2020 Dignity of work, Ipa today,

On 10 October, during his daily press conference, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said, “The only numbers I’m focused on is [COVID-19] case numbers.”  We knew this already. That’s why Victoria...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
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A Target Of Zero Cases Means Zero Jobs, Zero Freedom And Zero Hope. Here’s A Better Way

A Target Of Zero Cases Means Zero Jobs, Zero Freedom And Zero Hope. Here’s A Better Way

Asher Judah 15 October 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Australia needs a COVID-19 reset.   After seven hard months of social isolation, economic pain and despair about the future, the time has come to change course.  COVID-19 is not going anywhere. It...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
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Renewed Deregulation Agenda A Big Win For Jobs

Renewed Deregulation Agenda A Big Win For Jobs

Daniel Wild 2 October 2020 Dignity of work, Ipa today,

Free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs has today welcomed the renewed deregulation agenda as outlined this morning in a keynote address delivered to the Business Council of...

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Private Sector Smashed By Lockdown Recession While Bureaucrats Flourish

Private Sector Smashed By Lockdown Recession While Bureaucrats Flourish

Cian Hussey 2 September 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Private sector workers’ wages dropped $5.9 billion in the June quarter while public sector workers’ wages increased $768 million, according to an analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data...

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Three Years’ Worth Of Jobs Destroyed In Lockdown

Three Years’ Worth Of Jobs Destroyed In Lockdown

Kurt Wallace 20 August 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Analysis of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ July Labour Force data by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs has found that 707,000 Australians are out of work as a result of...

PUBLICATIONS
Young Australians Suffer One Third Of Job Losses Since Lockdown

Young Australians Suffer One Third Of Job Losses Since Lockdown

Kurt Wallace 13 August 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Analysis by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ July Labour Force figures has found that young Australians have disproportionately...

Ideas and Liberty
Uphold Values, Rebuild Wealth

Uphold Values, Rebuild Wealth

Daniel Wild Started 13 August 2020 Dignity of work, Government services,

This article from the Winter 2020 edition of the IPA Review is written by IPA Director of Research, Daniel Wild. As the tide of the pandemic and government-imposed restrictions in Australia has...

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Cutting Red Tape In Project Approvals Can Boost WA Jobs

Cutting Red Tape In Project Approvals Can Boost WA Jobs

Cian Hussey 11 August 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Western Australia’s prospects of becoming the fastest-growing, highest-potential state in Australia after the coronavirus recession was boosted by the commitment of the Commonwealth and McGowan...

Originally appeared in The West Australian
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Small Business And Jobs Smashed By COVID-19 Lockdowns

Small Business And Jobs Smashed By COVID-19 Lockdowns

Kurt Wallace 10 August 2020 Dignity of work, Finance and economics,

Analysis by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs of recently released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that over 230,000 small businesses are expected to...

PUBLICATIONS
IPA Welcomes National Cabinet Move To Cut Green Tape

IPA Welcomes National Cabinet Move To Cut Green Tape

Cian Hussey 24 July 2020 Dignity of work, Ipa today,

Free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs has congratulated the National Cabinet for agreeing to a single touch approvals process under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity...

PUBLICATIONS
Blue-Collar Jobs Are Worthy Too

Blue-Collar Jobs Are Worthy Too

Daniel Wild 21 July 2020 Dignity of work, Energy and resources,

Labor senator Raff Ciccone’s statement at the weekend that “there is dignity in all work” is something mainstream Australians have always understood, and at last the political class appears to...

Originally appeared in The Australian
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The state government’s attempt to impose a constitutional ban on fracking is an unprecedented attack on democracy. No policy restriction like this exists in the Victorian constitution. Never...

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