Australia has joined the global political trend towards greater wage regulation, with a recent campaign from the ACTU calling for a ‘living wage’. However, examining the predicted effects of such a change would reveal it to be based on misguided beliefs. Conor Yung explains.
Sam O’Connor dives into Election 2016’s early Senate results
Sam O’Connor compares the two major parties’ policies on their proposals to help young jobseekers find employment.
So, after 8 weeks of gaffes, selfies and high-vis vests, the moment of truth has finally arrived. Tomorrow, Australians cast their vote to decide our political future (at least for the next few months, before our traditional mid-term ministerial mutiny). Over the last 24 hours, ESSA has brought you comprehensive coverage on this election’s big …
Andrew Wong examines Industrial Relations, and in particular Penalty Rates
Sarah Abell examines the major parties’ positions on Indigenous Affairs.
Tom Crowley compares Labor, the Coalition and the Greens on higher education policy.
Laura Foo answers your questions on the marriage equality debate this election.