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Professor Dr. Martin O’Brien

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Dr. Martin O’Brien is a dedicated academic and researcher who has been a part of the University of Wollongong (UOW) since 2002. He completed his PhD in 2004 at the University of Newcastle, where his research focused on older worker labour force participation, examining the impacts of ageing populations and government welfare reform policies.

Dr. Martin O’Brien has continued to contribute to this area of study, while also expanding his research to other applied labour topics. His work includes investigating issues such as youth unemployment and the post-redundancy outcomes for workers at BlueScope Port Kembla in the Illawarra region. In addition to his labour market research, Dr. Martin O’Brien explores the role of social media in tertiary education and the use of eLearning tools by students. His diverse research interests reflect his commitment to addressing both regional and broader societal challenges in the fields of employment, education, and technology.

Year Title
2024 JOURNAL ARTICLE

Toward green production practices: empirical evidence from Thai manufacturers’ technical efficiency
25 Jul 2024. Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies31(3):216-232. Co-authors: Amornkitvikai Y, O’Brien M, Bhula-or R

COVID-19 and Wages and Salaries Dynamics in Malaysia: A Blessing in Disguise?
1 Jun 2024. Indian Journal of Labour Economics. 67(2):373-388. Co-authors: Subramaniam T, O’Brien M, Mansor N

Who’s the boss? Exploring public and private wage growth leadership in state-level education and health industries in Australia
1 Jan 2024. Applied Economics Letters. Co-authors: O’Brien M, Gollan P, Gerth F

2023 JOURNAL ARTICLE

Does social participation make Thai psychologically abused elders happier? a stress-buffering effect hypothesis
1 Jan 2023. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. 35(2-3):89-120. Co-authors: Amornkitvikai Y, Prachuabmoh V, O’Brien M

The impact of public sector employment on regional economic activity: countering seasonal fluctuations and economic shocks
1 Jan 2023. Labour and Industry. 33(1):123-141. Co-authors: O’Brien M

2022 JOURNAL ARTICLE

Is small beautiful? An empirical analysis of land characteristics and rural household income in Vietnam
1 Jul 2022. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. 66(3):561-580. Co-authors: Van Phan P, O’Brien M

BOOK

Critical perspectives on economics of education
19 May 2022. Critical Perspectives on Economics of Education. 1-292. Co-authors: Mendolia S, O’Brien M, Paloyo AR, Yerokhin O

CHAPTER

Restructuring, policy and practice: an international comparison of approaches
1 Mar 2022. International human resource management: the transformation of work in a global context. Sage. Co-authors: Frino B, McLachlan C, MacKenzie R, Rydell A, Ahlstrand R, Hobbins J, O’Brien M, Martinez Lucio M (Editor), MacKenzie R (Editor)

2021 JOURNAL ARTICLE

Analysing the employment impact of Sunday wage premiums reductions: Implications for minimum wage research
1 Nov 2021. Journal of Industrial Relations. 63(5):728-752. Co-authors: Markey R, O’Brien M

An empirical study of business student engagement with active teaching strategies: A comparison of first year and senior students
1 May 2021. American Business Review24(1):67-89. Co-authors: Arjomandi A, Seufert JH, O’Brien M, Rossetto LC

Triggering business responses to climate policy in Australia
1 May 2021. Australian Journal of Management. 46(2):248-271. Co-authors: Markey R, McIvor J, O’Brien M, Wright CF

2020 JOURNAL ARTICLE

Labour regulation reform and sectoral employment outcomes: a case study of public holiday penalty rate reductions in Australia
15 Apr 2020. Applied Economics Letters. 27(7):559-563. Co-authors: O’Brien M, Markey R

Title: Research Symposium: “Wellbeing and psychological safety and health – current developments and research evidence” – AIRAANZ
Duration: 23 Nov 2023 – 24 Nov 2023
Sponsors/ Grant: University of Wollongong

Title: Pitch to Industry: International MBA Competition – University of Wollongong
Duration: 1 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2019
Sponsors/ Grant: International Links Grants

Title: Analysing Student Engagement Diversity Across UOW Off-shore Campuses – University of Wollongong
Duration: 1 Jan 2018 – 31 Dec 2018
Sponsors/ Grant: International Links Grants

Title: Penalty Rate Reform and Employment Outcomes in Retail and Hospitality Sectors in Australia: A Comprehensive Analysis of Labour Supply and Demand Factors – University Of Wollongong
Duration: 1 Jan 2018 – 31 Dec 2018
Sponsors/ Grant: BUS Partnership Matching Grant

Masters’ Research or PhD student supervision