ACN Business

Getting $750 a month didn’t end homelessness – but our study shows it still improved the lives of homeless people

Written by Benjamin F. Henwood, Professor of Social Policy and Health, University of Southern California

There was no evidence that participants in this experiment squandered the money they received.AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

Can giving homeless people US$750 a month to use any way they choose help them move into long-term housing?

I am the director of the University of Southern California Homelessness Policy Research Institute. My research team, in...

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS
As negative gearing dominates pre-budget debate, BMT Tax Depreciation says potential changes may not remove deductions but …
After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world
Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger p…
Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?
Of the many budgets delivered since the Second World War, four stand out as having ushered in or consolidated significant eco…
Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines
Coles has been found to have misled its supermarket customers over discounts – and could now face hundreds of millions …
Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime
Wanna Yossingkum/Getty ImagesMost of us are familiar with the concept of greenwashing: organisations exaggerating or overstat…
Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage
PixabayHave you recently tried to call a tradie for repairs or a renovation and had trouble finding one? As the federal budge…

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…

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) regarding the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026…

Think superannuation comes from employers' pockets? It comes from yours
ShutterstockA key question for the government’s retirement incomes review is who ultimately pays for compulsory super contributions, especially since they are set to climb from 9.5% of wages to 12%…
Ever been on a lousy leadership course? Good leadership training needs these 5 ingredients
ShutterstockMany of us have done leadership training for work, come back to the office and thought: “That was a huge waste of time”. Or returned with the best of intentions…
In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?
China has placed curbs on exports of rare germanium and gallium which are critical in manufacturing.ShutterstockIn the escalating trade war between the United States and China, one notable exception stood…

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

Q1 2026 Equifax Business Market Pulse shows low-risk borrowers consolidate demand enquiries while sub-prime entities accelerate shopping activity ...

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

“The Federal Budget delivered several measures aimed at supporting small businesses, including making the instant asset write-off permanent, exten...

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Cooee Native Superfoods’ Bunji range of dog kibble and treats is rolling out across Ritchies Supermarkets now, with stock already on shelves in se...

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Australian corporates and SMBs are under pressure. Competition from global players is intensifying, margins are under strain, and technology adop...

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

Getting $750 a month didn’t end homelessness – but our study shows it still improved the lives of homeless people

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Think superannuation comes from employers' pockets? It comes from yours

Ever been on a lousy leadership course? Good leadership training needs these 5 ingredients

In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers