LABOR MOBILITY IN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY

Two Australian mobility surveys are analysed (February 1989 and Februa ry 1992) to identify the explanation of labour mobility in Australian industry. An informal analysis reveals that labour turnover is higher in boom as opposed to recessed conditions. A formal legit study reveal s that industry unemployment rates have a significant impact on male t urnover, but not on female mobility. The age of workers and their tenu re in the job reduce the odds of a job change, generally, while the te ndency towards part time work is encouraging mobility. Occupational st atus is significant, especially among male workers, and for plant oper ators and labourers in particular.