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Family and domestic violence in Australia: is enough progress being made? Alan Duncan, Astghik Mavisakalyan, Chris Twomey Family and domestic violence (FDV) is one of the most pervasive and significant social, health and welfare challenges in the society we live in, not just in Australia but across the world. Reports of femicide or violence against women are... Read article 24 April 2025Policy Insights  |  Federal Election 2025 insights  |  Health and Wellbeing  |  Social Issues  |  Briefing Notes Read More
BCEC Monthly Labour Market Update – March 2025 Michael Dockery, Alan Duncan A modest rebound in employment after February’s surprise fall in jobs. Unemployment remains low and stable. Global uncertainty adding to likelihood of a May interest rate cut. Labour market steady in pre-election jobs figures The key interest in the labour... Read article 18 April 2025Monthly Labour Market Update Read More
Trade and US Tariffs: Explainer and lessons for Australia Alan Duncan, Abebe Hailemariam, Daniel Kiely This BCEC Federal Election 2025 Briefing Note assesses trade and US tariffs, including an explanation and learnings for Australia. Through the imposition of trade tariffs, the US administration has fundamentally disrupted the global economic landscape, posing new challenges to economies... Read article 17 April 2025Federal Election 2025 insights  |  Economic Policy  |  Briefing Notes Read More
The impact of minimum wages on overall health and well-being: Global evidence from the Gallup World Poll Panagiotis Sotirakopoulos, Cahit Guven, Aydogan Ulker, Carol Graham Highlights We examine how minimum wage increases impact overall health and well-being. Our analysis uses Gallup World Poll data (2009–2020) from 87 countries worldwide. Higher minimum wages improve health and certain aspects of well-being. The effects likely arise from both... Read article 15 April 2025Journal Articles Read More