Per Capita is the independent, progressive think tank, dedicated to fighting inequality in Australia. Join us each week as we share our research and insights into some of Australia’s most prevalent issues.
Home of Re:Cap, Per Capita’s research and analysis podcast, our JCL and Webinar series, and Homes Not Houses - the series where we dive into the Australian housing crisis.
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Per Capita is the independent, progressive think tank, dedicated to fighting inequality in Australia. Join us each week as we share our research and insights into some of Australia’s most prevalent issues.
Home of Re:Cap, Per Capita’s research and analysis podcast, our JCL and Webinar series, and Homes Not Houses - the series where we dive into the Australian housing crisis.
To learn more about our research, events, or content, please visit https://percapita.org.au/
JCL Series: A Fair Day's Work: the quest to win back time with Sean Scalmer
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JCL Series: A Fair Day's Work: the quest to win back time with Sean Scalmer
The length of the working day and the challenges of work–life balance are pressing issues for many Australians, as well as lively matters of public controversy. While the winning of the eight-hour day is celebrated as a past industrial achievement, contemporary discussions of working hours often overlook its rich history.
Professor of History, Sean Scalmer, will be joined Per Capita for our August John Cain Lunch to discuss his latest book "A Fair Day's Work: the quest to win back time."
Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events.
Recorded 20 August 2025. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.
Per Capita Podcasts
Per Capita is the independent, progressive think tank, dedicated to fighting inequality in Australia. Join us each week as we share our research and insights into some of Australia’s most prevalent issues.
Home of Re:Cap, Per Capita’s research and analysis podcast, our JCL and Webinar series, and Homes Not Houses - the series where we dive into the Australian housing crisis.
To learn more about our research, events, or content, please visit https://percapita.org.au/
