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Age Counts
You may access the separate parts of the report by clicking on the following
documents, which are in pdf format. To view or print these pdf
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Cover (JPG image)
Front Pages (PDF format)
Foreword
Membership of the Committee
Terms of reference
List of abbreviations
Executive summary and list of recommendations
Chapter 1 - Setting the scene (PDF format)
Origins of the inquiry
Structure of the report
Definitions
The issues
Demographic trends
The mature-age labour market
Conclusion
Chapter 2 - Consequences of unemployment
(PDF format)
Introduction
Financial, budgetary and economic issues
Consequences for individuals and families
Consequences for the wider community
Conclusion
Chapter 3 - Causes of mature-age unemployment
(PDF format)
Introduction
Mismatch between supply and demand in the
labour market
Casual and part-time employment
Rural and regional unemployment and mobility
of labour
Causes specific to mature-age workers
Impact of government policies
Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Dealing with unemployment (PDF
format)
Introduction
Macroeconomic influences
Age discrimination
Dealing with retrenchments and redundancies
Skills training
Government policies
Longitudinal studies
Casual and part-time work
Transport costs
Alternative paths
Phased retirement
Service providers
Accessing superannuation
Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Establishing a small business
- a high risk option (PDF format)
Introduction
The small business option
Reducing the risk of business failure
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
Other small busniess programs
Awareness of government programs
Conclusion
Appendix A - Conduct of the inquiry (PDF
format)
Appendix B - List of submissions (PDF format)
Appendix C - List of exhibits (PDF format)
Appendix D - List of hearings & witnesses
(PDF format)
Appendix E - References (PDF format)
Appendix F - Australian age discrimination
laws (PDF format)
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