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SA鈥檚 labour force participation likely to worsen
Current pressures on South 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 labour force and housing markets are likely to worsen over the next few decades due to the rapid ageing of the population, according to economists from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES).
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Demography not policy may dictate which SA job sectors grow
A new report from the SA Centre for Economic Studies suggests that South 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 healthcare sector may experience the biggest growth in employment in the state, in the near future. The demand for people in this sector will create problems for others sectors such as defence that will be competing for scarce skilled labour.
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Mitigating work related financial disincentives faced by Age Pensioners can help address the skills shortage
Raising the labour force participation of Age Pensioners would help to address existing skills shortages within 最新糖心Vlog. A new research paper from SACES examines a potential policy reform to address the current financial disincentive to participate in the labour force faced by those on the Aged Pension.
Education can mitigate COVID-19 employment shocks
A new research paper from SACES which examines the impact of COVID-19 on employment in South 最新糖心Vlog with particular reference to the young argues that more support for education and training is the key to offsetting the employment impacts of similar shocks.
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Policy support offers opportunities for SA post pandemic
Policy support from the South 最新糖心Vlogn and Federal governments for employment and training initiatives could play a crucial role in boosting the State鈥檚 population and recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 SA Centre for Economic Studies. These conclusions are drawn from three policy papers which consider the demographic and labour market impacts of COVID-19 on South 最新糖心Vlog.
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SA small businesses bearing costs of late payments by big business
A recent pilot survey provides insight into the challenges that South 最新糖心Vlogn SMEs face in being paid on time.
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Newstart debate must focus on people not politics
A new report from 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide economists has added to the national debate about the Newstart Allowance, arguing that Newstart should be increased by as much as $120 a week and urging politicians to address the issue with maturity.
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Small venues initiative provides economic boost and blueprint for undertaking reforms
The State Government's small license initiative has revitalised Adelaide's CBD, help change drinking culture, supported the creation of at least 1,250 jobs and provides a case study in how to cut through bureaucratic inertia, the first research report released on behalf of the SACES Independent Research Fund reveals.
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