Geoff (Jeff) Borland

Geoff Borland, a labour economist at the University of Melbourne, and Tom Crowley, an ABC federal political reporter, dive into the seismic shifts in Australia's job market post-COVID. They discuss the initial employment collapse, the rapid rebound, and how Australia fared better than other nations. A surprising 22% growth in non-market jobs is examined, highlighting the increased female participation in care roles. They also tackle the peculiar lack of wage growth despite a tight labour market, and offer practical jobseeker advice amidst ongoing changes.