The Changing Australian, 1983; Workforce Survey

The 'changing Australian' study sought information on the workforce, confidence in the ability of various leadership groups, the role of government in a changing society, and the quality of life. This data set is one part of this study, and includes responses from adults in the workforce. The other part (SSDA Study No. 156) uses a matched questionnaire and includes responses from leaders in business, government and trade unions. Variables in this data set include coping with everyday living, financial situation of household, seriousness of Australia's problems, confidence in Australia's economic future, identification with Australia, confidence in Australian institutions, management capability of top people, priorities for Federal Government, cause of and reducing unemployment, retrenching workers, inflation, power of trade unions/ big business/ Federal Government/ mass media, cooperation between government/ business/ labour, government spending and social welfare benefits, tax avoidance, tax rates, direct vs indirect taxation, taxation of lump sums, work-related benefits, whether actively seeking employment, attitudes to work, school education as a preparation for life, quality of life, holidays and travel, Australians' perceptions of overseas attitudes to Australia and Australians, whether well informed about public issues, commitment to ideas and causes, and working wives. Background variables are country of birth, length of current employment, occupation, whether work part-time or full-time, trade union membership, interest in politics, marital status, level of education, personal gross income, age group, sex and whether housewife, and telephone ownership.