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the surprising way restricting immigration can turn out to hurt the working poor

Written by Dean Hoi, PhD candidate and tutor in economics, The University of Melbourne

US Library of Congress

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the surprising way restricting immigration can turn out to hurt the working poor

If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?

Why Australia’s trade deal with Europe hinges on a forgotten promise - and a handshake

Amid an Olympic boom, it’s risky timing to lift a ban on developers’ political donations

What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

How You Can Protect Your Enterprise Using Business Insurance

Cutbacks may keep Virgin Australia alive for now, but its long-term prospects are bleak

The Importance of Marketing for Today’s SME

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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

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