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Data has been drawn from a national indicator or dataset and is an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. We intend to continue to report using this dataset.

While this is a Tier III indicator, Australia would like to provide some information against this Indicator

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Jobs and Small Business
Reporting Year
2018
Indicator used

Trade union membership and density

Caveat
Data has been drawn from a national indicator or dataset and is an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. We intend to continue to report using this dataset.
Indicator status
Reported online
Indicator description

Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status

Geographic Coverage
Australia
Unit of measurement

('000)

per cent of employed

Methodology

('000)

per cent of employed

Other information

nil

Most recent data release
2016
Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name
Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status
Indicator number
8.8.2
Target number
8.8
Target name

Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

Global indicator description

Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status

UN designated tier
Tier 3
UN custodian agency
International Labour Organisation
Link to UN metadata
Work Plans for Tier III Indicators

Sources

Source 1
Dataset title
trade union membership and density
Update frequency
Infrequently
Earliest available data
2011
Geographical coverage
Australia
Link to data source
16 EMPLOYEES AND OWNER MANAGERS OF INCORPORATED ENTERPRISES (OMIES) IN MAIN JOB: Selected personal and employment characteristic
Most recent data release
2016

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic