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Australia
| Total population (m.): | 21.5 |
| GDP per capita (USD): | 47370 |
Books, reports and articles
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Annuities and other retirement products: Designing the payout phase
Rocha. Roberto, ; Vittas, Dmitri, ; Rudolph, Heinz, , World Bank, 2011, 376 p.
n the 1990s many emerging economies in Central Europe and Latin America initiated their pension reforms. While most analysis to date has focused on the accumulation phase, there are a number of lessons to be shared as countries start to prepare the retirement options for their...
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Rocha. Roberto, ; Vittas, Dmitri, ; Rudolph, Heinz, , World Bank, 2011, 376 p.
n the 1990s many emerging economies in Central Europe and Latin America initiated their pension reforms. While most analysis to date has focused on the accumulation phase, there are a number of lessons to be shared as countries start to prepare the retirement options for their...
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What drives inflows into disability? Evidence from three OECD countries: Australia, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Llena-Nozal, A., ; Xenogiani, T., , OECD, 2011, 31 p.
This paper investigates the dynamic effects of health shocks on labour market transitions to disability, employment and other non-employment pathways. It uses longitudinal data to estimate time discrete duration models for three countries: Australia, Switzerland and the United...
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Llena-Nozal, A., ; Xenogiani, T., , OECD, 2011, 31 p.
This paper investigates the dynamic effects of health shocks on labour market transitions to disability, employment and other non-employment pathways. It uses longitudinal data to estimate time discrete duration models for three countries: Australia, Switzerland and the United...
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Disability and Job Mismatches in theAustralian Labour Market
Jones, Melanie, ; et al, , IZA, 2011, 37 p.
We examine the relationship between disability, job mismatch, earnings and job satisfaction, using panel estimation on data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey (2001-2008). While we do not find any relationship between work-limiting...
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Jones, Melanie, ; et al, , IZA, 2011, 37 p.
We examine the relationship between disability, job mismatch, earnings and job satisfaction, using panel estimation on data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey (2001-2008). While we do not find any relationship between work-limiting...
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Achieving the Millennium Development Goals in an Era of Global Uncertainty
Asian Development Bank (ADB); United Nations Development Programme, United Nations, 2010, 132 p.
The adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the world leaders at the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 represents their commitment to move decisively to reduce poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality, improve human...
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Asian Development Bank (ADB); United Nations Development Programme, United Nations, 2010, 132 p.
The adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the world leaders at the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 represents their commitment to move decisively to reduce poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality, improve human...
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MySuper: Optimising Australian superannuation
Second Phase One — Preliminary Report
Australian Government, Commonwealth of Australia, 2010, 21 p.
MySuper proposes that the Australian superannuation system formally "build‐in" a superannuation product that recognises that direct engagement in superannuation decision‐making is not a priority for a large proportion of the population. MySuper does not, of course,...
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Second Phase One — Preliminary Report
Australian Government, Commonwealth of Australia, 2010, 21 p.
MySuper proposes that the Australian superannuation system formally "build‐in" a superannuation product that recognises that direct engagement in superannuation decision‐making is not a priority for a large proportion of the population. MySuper does not, of course,...
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The social risks of precarious employment for women
Sheen, Veronica, 2010, 11 p.
The paper reports on two research studies undertaken between 2007 and 2010 involving 80 women working in low-paid and precarious jobs in Australia. The studies, using a combination of extended interviews and focus groups, investigated how the women’s jobs created or...
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Sheen, Veronica, 2010, 11 p.
The paper reports on two research studies undertaken between 2007 and 2010 involving 80 women working in low-paid and precarious jobs in Australia. The studies, using a combination of extended interviews and focus groups, investigated how the women’s jobs created or...
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National retirement savings systems in Australia, Chile,New Zealand and the United Kingdom: lessons for the United StatesHow to build more a sustainable more sustainable pension for future generations
John, David C.; Levine, Ruth, Georgetown University Press, 2009, 36 p.
Financial security in retirement is an important goal for working families not only in the United States. Retirees across the globe typically rely on a combination of public pensions (such as the U.S. Social Security system), private savings, and corporate pensions to pay...
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John, David C.; Levine, Ruth, Georgetown University Press, 2009, 36 p.
Financial security in retirement is an important goal for working families not only in the United States. Retirees across the globe typically rely on a combination of public pensions (such as the U.S. Social Security system), private savings, and corporate pensions to pay...
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Australia facing pensions crisis
Ala akis, Rachel, 2009, 15-22
With superannuation funds facing a lack of confidence and questions arising over manager performance it is a time of change for Australian pensions, as Rachel Alembakis reports... (Source: Global Pensions)
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Ala akis, Rachel, 2009, 15-22
With superannuation funds facing a lack of confidence and questions arising over manager performance it is a time of change for Australian pensions, as Rachel Alembakis reports... (Source: Global Pensions)
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Telling tales from abroad: Australia, the Netherlands and the welfare-to-work proposals in the UK
Mabbett, Deborah, Benefits Editorial Board, 2009, p.137-147
Welfare-to-work schemes operate through two main channels: they monitor compliance with work-related conditions for receiving benefits, and they support people into work with job search assistance and training. This article examines how the privatisation of employment service...
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Mabbett, Deborah, Benefits Editorial Board, 2009, p.137-147
Welfare-to-work schemes operate through two main channels: they monitor compliance with work-related conditions for receiving benefits, and they support people into work with job search assistance and training. This article examines how the privatisation of employment service...
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Family joblessness in Australia
Whiteford, Peter, SPRC, 2009, 1-6
Family joblessness is one of the most significant problems facing Australian society today. Following its establishment in May 2008 the Australian Social Inclusion Board was asked by the Government to work as a priority on jobless families and children at greatest risk of...
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Whiteford, Peter, SPRC, 2009, 1-6
Family joblessness is one of the most significant problems facing Australian society today. Following its establishment in May 2008 the Australian Social Inclusion Board was asked by the Government to work as a priority on jobless families and children at greatest risk of...
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The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia
Edwards, Ben; ... et al., , Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2008, XVI, 122 p.
It is estimated that in 2003 there were 474,600 primary carers providing care to a person because of disability or old age. In coming decades, as the Australian population ages, the number of carers is projected to increase. Despite the large number of carers in Australia and...
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Edwards, Ben; ... et al., , Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2008, XVI, 122 p.
It is estimated that in 2003 there were 474,600 primary carers providing care to a person because of disability or old age. In coming decades, as the Australian population ages, the number of carers is projected to increase. Despite the large number of carers in Australia and...
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Not-so-distant cousins: Family benefits in the United Kingdom and Australia
Hodgson, Helen; Boden, Rebecca, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 29-46
Recent trends in tax transfers have seen an increasing interdependence of tax and welfare systems in determining access to and the quantum of benefits, particularly in relation to in-work benefits, such as family support. Both the United Kingdom and Australia have adopted...
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Hodgson, Helen; Boden, Rebecca, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 29-46
Recent trends in tax transfers have seen an increasing interdependence of tax and welfare systems in determining access to and the quantum of benefits, particularly in relation to in-work benefits, such as family support. Both the United Kingdom and Australia have adopted...
English, French, German, Spanish
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Social health insurance : selected case studies from Asia and the Pacific
World Health Organization, WHO, 2005, VIII, 366 p.
Deals specifically with sharing the experience of social health insurance development through a study of the existing schemes in 12 selected countries. These country case studies provide authentic descriptions of the complex issues involved in social healthcare development....
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World Health Organization, WHO, 2005, VIII, 366 p.
Deals specifically with sharing the experience of social health insurance development through a study of the existing schemes in 12 selected countries. These country case studies provide authentic descriptions of the complex issues involved in social healthcare development....
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Websites
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Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO)
Council of Europe
The Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO) started its work in 1999 and aims to promote regular exchange of information on social protection in the member states of the Council of Europe that are not members of the European Union...
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Council of Europe
The Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO) started its work in 1999 and aims to promote regular exchange of information on social protection in the member states of the Council of Europe that are not members of the European Union...
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Centre for Pensions and Superannuation
UNSW
The Centre for Pensions and Superannuation (CPS) was established in 2002. The Centre brings together a number of pension specialists whose core interests lie in the fields of public and labour economics, finance, and actuarial studies. The Centre provides a focal point for...
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UNSW
The Centre for Pensions and Superannuation (CPS) was established in 2002. The Centre brings together a number of pension specialists whose core interests lie in the fields of public and labour economics, finance, and actuarial studies. The Centre provides a focal point for...
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World Health Organization : Countries
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
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WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
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NATLEX : Country Profiles
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
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ILO social security inquiry
Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
International Labour Office, ILO
Regional advisory and research office of the ILO. This website includes summarised information on member states, fulltext of some publications and access to ILO online databases. (Source: ELDIS)
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International Labour Office, ILO
Regional advisory and research office of the ILO. This website includes summarised information on member states, fulltext of some publications and access to ILO online databases. (Source: ELDIS)
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Social Development in Asia-Pacific: Social Protection
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), United Nations
Large parts of the population in Asia and the Pacific are still struggling to generate a livelihood that satisfies their basic needs, being highly vulnerable to any form of external shock. The lack of income, assets, opportunities and access to social services make them unable...
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), United Nations
Large parts of the population in Asia and the Pacific are still struggling to generate a livelihood that satisfies their basic needs, being highly vulnerable to any form of external shock. The lack of income, assets, opportunities and access to social services make them unable...
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Annual and statistical reports
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Annual Report [Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs]
Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, FaCSIA
These reports provide details of the operations and performance of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for each financial year.(Source: www.fahcsia.gov.au)
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Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, FaCSIA
These reports provide details of the operations and performance of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for each financial year.(Source: www.fahcsia.gov.au)
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SPRC Annual Report
Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), SPRC
The Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) conducts research, provides higher degree research training, and fosters discussion of the nature and consequences of social policy and of the social needs and processes which give rise to it. The primary focus of SPRC research is...
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Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), SPRC
The Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) conducts research, provides higher degree research training, and fosters discussion of the nature and consequences of social policy and of the social needs and processes which give rise to it. The primary focus of SPRC research is...
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