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Central banks face threats to their independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

Written by Cristina Bodea, Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University

Donald Trump appointed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. If returned to the White House, he may seek to replace him.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Nearly every country in the world has a central bank – a public institution that manages a country’s currency and its monetary policy. And these banks have an extraordinary amount of...

The digital economy could turbocharge our productivity, but we need to get the settings right
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How many of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors would lose out under a new plan to curb negative gearing?
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one inves…
Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help
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It might seem like Trump is winning his trade war. But the US could soon be in a world of pain
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‘Go woke, go broke’ is no longer true. Socially aware capitalism is the future of corporate responsibility
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe phrase “go woke, go broke” is often used by critics of corporate social responsib…
We’re not minimising the cost of the net zero transition. These reforms will help
The Desert Photo/ShutterstockGetting our response to climate change right will be crucial to getting Australia back on the pa…

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…

Boutique Homes announce appliance change to Fisher & Paykel
ABN Group’s residential home building brand, Boutique Homes, today announced the transition from ILVE to Fisher & Paykel for standard inclusion. Customers yet to complete interior selections and attend…

Instagram Giveaway Ideas
If you're looking for fun and creative ways to increase engagement on your Instagram account, consider hosting an Instagram giveaway! Giveaways are a great way to reward your followers while…
How to claim work-related driving deductions from the ATO
As an employee, self-employed, or a company you have the right to claim deductions for your business-related driving from the ATO. This guide will walk you through the methods you…
A Guide to Continuing Your Education as a Business Owner
As a business owner, it can sometimes be the right decision to continue your education and to learn more about the world of business. This is especially true if you…

Digital Upgrade to Boost Efficiency Across Tasmanian Ports

TasPorts is undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation that will improve efficiency, and enable smarter, more sustainable operations a...

Simplifying ecommerce integrations: How to streamline your setup without the stress

In today’s fast-moving retail world, having an ecommerce presence isn’t optional. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace have lowered...

Shop Small Returns to Back the Small Businesses Supporting Local Communities

The annual Shop Small movement by American Express is returning for its 13th year in Australia to galvanise support for the country’s vibrant smal...

Introducing Commerce, the New Parent Brand of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift, Powering an AI-Driven Future

Commerce’s open, intelligent ecosystem connects the tools and systems that drive growth and empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver ...

How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Optimising your revenue management function will help you put your business on stronger footing. The fact that economic conditions are tricky i...

Small-Business Cash-Flow Playbook 2025

An educational guide to managing ATO debt, real-time super and growth finance in Australia’s new landscape Why ATO debt just became the most expe...