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Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like

Written by Hussein Dia, Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology

Australia’s road tax system has a problem. Revenue from the fuel excise – the primary way we tax motoring – has been declining steadily as a proportion of government revenue over the past two decades.

Politicians, policy experts and business leaders have all long called for reform. Now, change could be...

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…
In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?
Vitaly Gariev/UnsplashWe’ve all been there – splitting a bill at dinner, covering a mate’s coffee, or sendi…
‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals
Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments”, proclaims a cha…

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…

Expert forecasts 6 major improvements for disability sector
SAI Global Assurance (saiglobal.com), a leading auditor of disability service providers, has forecasted the six service improvements that people with disabilities and their families will see from the industry this…
What is a Single Entry Bond?
A single entry bond (SEB) is a type of customs bond that guarantees the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will receive all import duties, taxes, and fees associated with…
Bonza gets wheels up with first flight
A sea of purple travellers, including Bonza’s first customers and invited community members, boarded Bonza’s first ever flight today from its home base on the Sunshine Coast to the Whitsunday…

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 ...

Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like

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

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Expert forecasts 6 major improvements for disability sector

What is a Single Entry Bond?

Bonza gets wheels up with first flight

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