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April 12, 2026Journal of Industrial Relations

All change, still gendered: The Australian labour market in the 2020s

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This analysis assesses gender equality in the Australian labour market, indicating limited progress despite educational gains.

Key Points

  • The research evaluates the changes in women's labor market status in Australia since the early 2000s.
  • Analyzed data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Utilized the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey
  • Assessed full-time work rates and educational attainment of women
  • Women have increased educational levels but still lag behind men in full-time employment.
  • Occupational segregation remains prevalent, with women in low-paid and insecure sectors.
  • The gender pay gap has narrowed slightly, but structural biases persist.

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Alison Preston (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db36e64fe01fead37c4e35https://doi.org/10.1177/00221856261440564
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