Providing social protection in line with economic development faces challenging times. While labour mobility is a cornerstone for economic growth, the lack of employment opportunity with adequate social protection for people with disabilities and an ever-growing migrant population, both contribute to social and economic disruption. A new challenge is the digital economy and how it disrupts traditional labour markets. Think of new business models like Uber and Airbnb; digital disruption is contributing to global growth, while simultaneously adding to instability in financial and labour markets. As Australia readies itself to embark upon a period of innovation, getting this balance right is...
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