Which of the following would cause the Australian labour supply curve to shift?
(i) an influx of workers from New Zealand
(ii) a subsidy on the cost of childcare
(iii) an increase in the demand for labour

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(i) An influx of workers from New Zealand would increase the labour supply in Australia, causing the supply curve to shift to the right. 
(ii) A subsidy on the cost of childcare would encourage more parents, particularly women, to enter the workforce, also increasing the labour supply and shifting the supply curve to the right. 
(iii) An increase in the demand for labour would not directly cause the labour supply curve to shift, as it represents a movement along the curve rather than a shift.

Which of the Following Would Cause the Australian Labour Supply