One of the most striking trends that has developed across the Australian economy over recent decades has been the sharp lift in temporary employment, as illustrated by the following chart:
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Whereas there were 5.5 full-time workers for every part-time worker 40 years ago, today there are just 2.2 full-time workers for every part-time worker.