The Australian Workforce (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What is the minimum age for a person to be counted as part of the Australian workforce?
What is the minimum age for a person to be counted as part of the Australian workforce?
15 years old
How many hours per week must a person work to be classified as employed?
How many hours per week must a person work to be classified as employed?
At least 1 hour
Which criterion is NOT required for a person to be classified as unemployed?
Which criterion is NOT required for a person to be classified as unemployed?
Aged under 25 years
What does 'natural increase' refer to in population growth?
What does 'natural increase' refer to in population growth?
Births minus deaths per year
What percentage of Australia's population growth since WWII came from net migration?
What percentage of Australia's population growth since WWII came from net migration?
40%
How did Australia's median age change between 1991 and 2016?
How did Australia's median age change between 1991 and 2016?
Rose from 32 to 38 years
How does projected workforce growth in the 2020s compare to the 2000s?
How does projected workforce growth in the 2020s compare to the 2000s?
Less than one-tenth the growth
How much more do bachelor's degree holders earn compared to non-high school completers?
How much more do bachelor's degree holders earn compared to non-high school completers?
2.4 times as much
What percentage of Australia's total education spending comes from private sources?
What percentage of Australia's total education spending comes from private sources?
34%
What migration policy do governments typically adopt during economic recession?
What migration policy do governments typically adopt during economic recession?
Reduce migration intake