This report examines long-term trends, current patterns and future projections of mature age labour force participation in Australia, with a focus on regional differences. The study shows that there have been strong increases in mature age employment in recent years, particularly among females. Presently, mature age labour force participation is highest in Western Australia and the ACT but is lowest in Tasmania and South Australia. Also, full-time employment by mature age people is more common in capital cities than non-metropolitan areas.

The report projects that the ageing of the population will slow labour supply growth throughout Australia, most significantly in Tasmania and South Australia. This highlights the need for governments, industry and employers to hasten strategies to support participation of mature age people in the labour force.

A summary of the report is featured below with download links to a copy of the full report below that.

To request a hard copy, please contact the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre on (03) 9650 6144 or email [email protected].