The Association Between Indigenous Australians' Labour Force Participation Rates and Access to Transport

Elisa Birch () and David Marshall
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Elisa Birch: University of Western Australia
David Marshall: University of Western Australia

Australian Journal of Labour Economics (AJLE), 2016, vol. 19, issue 2, 91-110

Abstract: This paper examines the factors associated with the labour force participation rates of Indigenous Australians. Emphasis is placed on the role that vehicle ownership, holding a valid driver’s licence and having access to public transport has on Indigenous Australians’ labour force participation decisions. Access to transportation has been widely regarded as a key barrier to employment for many minority groups, including the Indigenous population. The paper finds that Indigenous Australians who own a car or have a driver’s licence have a higher probability of participating in the labour market. Indigenous Australians with cars or driver’s licences also have a higher probability of being an active job seeker relative to those not in the labour force. The findings suggest that improved access to transportation for the Indigenous population should have a positive impact on their employment outcomes.

Keywords: Economics of minorities; Labour force participation; Transport access (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C21 J00 J15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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