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Have Changes in the Australian Labour Market This Century Contributed to Rising Voter Disaffection?

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Drawing on HILDA Survey data, this article provides an overview of changes in the Australian labour market since 2001 with a view to identifying whether these changes have the potential to contribute to a rise in disaffection in the community. Over the period since 2001 as a whole, employment and wage growth have been relatively broadly experienced across the community. However, some deterioration in labour market outcomes is evident for young men, and there is tentative evidence of rising disaffection among low‐wage employees. Moreover, while the post‐pandemic period has seen strong employment growth, real after‐tax wages declined appreciably between 2021 and 2023, although these wage declines have been broadly felt.

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  • Roger Wilkins, 2025. "Have Changes in the Australian Labour Market This Century Contributed to Rising Voter Disaffection?," Australian Economic Review, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, vol. 58(2), pages 140-153, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausecr:v:58:y:2025:i:2:p:140-153
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8462.70012
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