Some people are working part-time because they can't find a full-time job and others are working part-time because of job requirements. While most part-time workers are not seeking full-time employment, around one-quarter want to work more hours than they currently do.
On average, they are looking to work an additional 14 hours per week, although many are not taking active steps to secure those additional hours. https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2017/sp-gov-2017-07-26.html  4/13  7/26/2017  The Labour Market and Monetary Policy | Speeches | RBA  So many people want to work part time, but some of these would like more hours than they currently have.