The distribution of income in Australia has become more unequal in the past decades. One explanation for this trend is that advances in information technologies have _______ low- skilled labour and _______ high- skilled labour.

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Advances in information technologies have generally decreased the demand for low-skilled labor, as many tasks previously performed by humans can now be automated. Conversely, these advances have increased the demand for high-skilled labor, as more complex tasks and the development, maintenance, and operation of these technologies require advanced skills.

The Distribution of Income in Australia Has Become More Unequal