Family Joblessness in Australia

Whiteford, Peter

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Family Joblessness in Australia

Date

2009

Authors

Whiteford, Peter

Publisher

Social Inclusion Unit, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Abstract

This paper reviews the research on jobless families and considers the evidence that can account for persistent joblessness in some families. This in turn leads to a consideration of the need for policy that addresses both the adequacy of income and the effectiveness of employment services.