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Labour Review issue no. 147 - June 2005

history

Australia/UK Comparative Labour History
Australia and the UK have a common heritage amongst unions, employers and political parties. A collection of papers explores the similarities and points of departure.

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Training

Skilling a Seasonal Workforce: a way forward for rural regions
Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training.

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Policy

The Milky Bars are on him: Budget 2005-6
Over half a century ago Douglas Copland described Australia as a milk bar economy. How much has changed?

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public sector

The Future of Public Services in Europe
Across Europe there is a rising sense of crisis over the ability of governments to adequately fund and provide public services. Governments fear that demographic and technological changes will make it increasingly difficult to guarantee universal services. Many assume that electorates are becoming less willing to pay for new services. Governments are also finding that European Union budgetary and competition rules are increasingly constraining the way they provide services.

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Policy

Can Redistributive State Taxes Reduce Inequality?
Do income taxes levied at a state or regional level affect the after-tax distribution of income? Or do workers merely move between regions, causing pre-tax wages to adjust? This question is relevant both in across states in the United States, and across countries within the European Union.

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corporations

Lee Scott's Shiny Green Lexus
Suppose you run one of the most environmentally offensive companies on the planet. Would you then expect people to be impressed that you drive an eco-friendly car?

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