Research

Analysis: We need to talk about automation

Talking about workplace automation might be a little uncomfortable, but we can’t avoid it any longer.  The potential cost of not talking far outweighs the difficulties in getting the...

WA voters predict automation job losses: poll

An exclusive poll has found almost two thirds of Western Australian voters believe the adoption of automation and other new technologies will decrease the number of jobs in WA. The...

Analysis: In defence of the polling

Much of the commentary during and since the election night coverage has focused on the perceived inaccuracy of the published polling. “We were misled!” was the common refrain. As...

Analysis: Labor lost the economic argument

Bill Shorten lost Saturday’s federal election because he lost the economic debate and alienated potential supporters with a divisive narrative. Before the campaign officially started,...

Analysis: Jobs concerns drive political volatility

With the pre-election period filled with ongoing Coalition unrest and a stream of Ministerial retirements, it can be easy to forget the number one issue that matters to Australian voters:...

Jobs key to wooing uncommitted voters

A new poll of voters in WA’s most marginal electorates has found that uncommitted voters are most concerned about the economy and jobs, ahead of the federal election. A CGM Research...