Young People Navigating Working Life in and Beyond the Gig Economy

Lucas Walsh; Beatriz Gallo Cordoba; Blake Cutler; Thuc Bao Huynh

doi:10.26180/24070035.v1

Young People Navigating Working Life in and Beyond the Gig Economy

Lucas Walsh, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba, Blake Cutler, Thuc Bao Huynh

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Abstract

This discussion paper delves into the factors driving the increasing engagement of young Australians in the gig economy. It draws on data collected for the 2022 Australian Youth Barometer to examine the connections between gig work and other aspects of young people’s lives, such as education, housing and finances. It reveals a dark optimism among young Australians as they navigate through employment uncertainties and the structural challenges of today's workforce.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Melbourne Vic Australia
Publisher	Monash University
Number of pages	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26180/24070035.v1
Publication status	Published - Sept 2023

Keywords

Young people
Gig work
Gig economy
Platform work
Insecure work
Precarious employment
Precarious work
CYPEP

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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10.26180/24070035.v1Licence: CC BY-NC-SA

521067293-oaFinal published version, 1.03 MBLicence: CC BY-NC-SA

1 Other Report

2022 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today
Walsh, L., Gallo Cordoba, B., Waite, C. & Cutler, B., Dec 2022, Melbourne VIC Australia: Monash University. 68 p.
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Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

Access to Document

Research output

2022 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today

Press/Media

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Faultlines, resilience for young after COVID

Gig economy, cost of living crisis and feeling housing worse hostility: young people are feeling worse off than parents

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