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To fix broken electricity markets, stop promoting the wrong kind of competition

Written by Richard Meade, Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University

Competition is seen as a panacea in electricity markets: if only we had more, prices would be lower, and investment and supply security would be higher.

Politicians love this story because it offers respite when electricity prices rise. Just unleash regulators and competition authorities to “fix” competition barriers –...

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia
The Growing Impact of Climate Disasters: Australia is facing an increase in climate-driven disasters. From catastrophic fl…
Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done
pixdeluxe/GettyWhen we think of an Australian farmer, we often still conjure up an image of a bloke in a hat, perhaps leaning…
Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?
Phynart Studio/Getty ImagesRecent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians – almost half of all workers, and …
Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates
James Wheeler/PexelsWhen the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the…
Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun
Getty ImagesGroaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of cour…
Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday
If they haven’t already, many Australians will soon head off for summer holidays. But behind every smooth check-in, coc…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Keeping Your Home Cozy and Saving Money: The Importance of Boiler Service
Think of your Boiler as the calm saint of your domestic. It keeps you warm and comfortable amid chilly days, but how frequently do you allow it the TLC it…
Duty of Care Awards 2018 now open for submissions
Empowering Sustainability and Resilience The awards ceremony to take place in the Palmer Hilton Hotel in Chicago, USA, on Thursday 17 May 2018. Sydney, 11 January 2018 – This week the International…
It’s company earnings season. What does that mean – and why does it matter?
Indypendenz/Shutterstock’Tis the season! But not the one that involves giving gifts and carol singing. It’s corporate Australia’s earnings season, where accountants get to take the centre stage.In February and August…

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

To fix broken electricity markets, stop promoting the wrong kind of competition

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia

Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done

Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Keeping Your Home Cozy and Saving Money: The Importance of Boiler Service

Duty of Care Awards 2018 now open for submissions

It’s company earnings season. What does that mean – and why does it matter?

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

Controlling business spend is helping finance leaders to forecast with confidence

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security