1. Definition of wage suppression and extent in Australia:

Has wage growth slowed in Australia?

• How is wage suppression defined in the literature? (https://mckellinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/McKell-Institute-Stuck-in-Neutral-June-21.pdf)
• Provide an overview of the extent of wage growth in Australia over the past two decades.

2. Reasons for wage suppression in Australia:

Choose 3 of the reasons for wage suppression outlined in the McKell Institute Report (https://mckellinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/McKell-Institute-Stuck-in-Neutral-June-21.pdf)

or the Australia Institute webinar with Sally McManus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8Rp9MAq0Y&t=4s)

• Research and critically evaluate the extent to which these factors have contributed to wage suppression in Australia.

3. Impact of wage suppression on workers and the broader economy:

Wage suppression has individual and broader implications.

• What is the social and economic impact on workers impacted by wage suppression?
• How does wage suppression impact the broader economy?

4. Future?

Is the current rate of wage growth in Australia sustainable in the medium to long term?

• Consider the medium to long-term social and economic implications if wage growth in Australia continues at its current rate.

******Literature*******

https://mckellinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/McKell-Institute-Stuck-in-Neutral-June-21.pdf AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8Rp9MAq0Y&t=4s