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Old ideas undermine the economic benefit of skilled migrants
Peter Gill, Andreas Cebulla and George Tan
Are employers stuck in the past with outdated and unreasonable perceptions that are working against skilled migrants finding employment? Are the same employers disregarding migrants as candidates for positions when they have, proportionately, higher qualifications than the local population?
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Data Wrap - Unemployment rises further, winter crop forecast downgraded
In this issue of the Data Wrap we explore the latest developments in respect of South Australia's labour market performance, winter crop prospects, and residential property prices.
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Does South Australia have an unemployment problem?
In this post we examine the veracity of the view that the recent increase in South Australia’s unemployment rate is due to increased numbers of people looking for work as workers’ confidence in the South Australian economy has increased.
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Data Wrap - final demand growth slows to a standstill
In this edition of the Data Wrap we consider what today's National Accounts say about South Australia's recent macroeconomic performance, and review the latest statistical releases in respect of construction activity and retail sales.
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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.
Data wrap – unemployment rises while wages growth remains weak
In today’s Data Wrap we review recent key statistical releases for the South Australian economy, including the latest results for the labour market, wages growth, business confidence and inflation for the local government sector.
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Report: Australia should learn from global hydrogen focus
Countries around the world are now making rapid advances in hydrogen energy technologies and strategy – and Australia has much to learn from their experience, according to the authors of a new report by the University of Adelaide.
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Data wrap – employment growth continues but building approvals remain weak
In today's Data Wrap we review the latest statistical releases for South Australia in respect of the labour market, job vacancies, retail trade, building approvals and house prices.
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Betting operations tax revenue options
Department of Treasury and Finance has released a report prepared by SACES regarding the revenue impacts of the Betting Operations Tax (BOT).
Judgement day for the Doctor
In the final episode of our series exploring the current and historical nature of regulation in South Australia, The Doctor makes her final defence against breaching the state’s shop trading laws.