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This research examines the decline in job mobility in Australia and its relationship with demographic changes over time.

July 3, 2026Economic RecordOpen Access

Declining Job Mobility in Australia: The Role of Demographic Change*

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Analysis of job mobility trends in Australia reveals demographic changes affect mobility patterns significantly.

This research examines the decline in job mobility in Australia and its relationship with demographic changes over time.
Analyzed official job mobility figures across five decades in Australia.
Assessed demographic changes and their correlation with job mobility rates in pre- and post-GFC periods.
Investigated post-COVID job satisfaction effects on younger workers' mobility opportunities.
Job mobility decline is around 50% over 50 years, but actual decline is less significant.
Pre-GFC declines in job mobility are fully explained by demographic changes, while post-GFC declines are not.
Reduced opportunities for younger workers and increased post-COVID job satisfaction influence current mobility.

Carter et al. (2026) studied this question.

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