Goal

Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians

Indicator - 9.1.4.

Tasmanian average weekly earnings as a proportion of national average weekly earnings

Measure of Progress - 9.1.4.1.

Tasmanian average weekly earnings as a proportion of national average weekly earnings

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Baseline Measurement

In May 2001, the trend estimate of the average weekly earnings of adult non-managerial employees for full-time work paid at ordinary-hours rates in Tasmania workplaces was $753.60. This was 91.4% of the average ($824.10) for all Australian workplaces.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 6302.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Improved wages should attract and retain skilled people in Tasmania

Explanation of measure

The measures are trend estimates from an employer payroll survey conducted by the ABS. They are estimates of the average weekly earnings of adult non-managerial employees for full-time work paid at ordinary-hours rates. The Tasmanian average is expressed as a proportion of the Australian average.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	92%
2015	96%
2020	100%