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The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternatives

Written by Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra

Treasurer Jim Chalmers last week announced the Productivity Commission will review the 2018 deal that gave states a guaranteed minimum share of the goods and services tax (GST).

Within minutes, the Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti responded with a promise to fight to keep WA’s “fair share” of the...

Navigating the New Normal in Fleet Operations: A Raw Look at 2025’s Industry Shifts
The Year of Reckoning for Fleet Management 2025 isn’t just another year for fleet operators. It’s the year where everythi…
Even if heads roll at Optus, we may not know much about their executive payouts
Optus has promised its staff will be held accountable for September’s Triple Zero outage – but only after “…
RBA keeps interest rates on hold, leaving borrowers looking further ahead for relief
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady at 3.6%. Its board unanimously agreed it was b…
Bali powers Aussie retailers for Christmas
With holiday sales set to surge, Australia’s biggest brands are increasingly routing customer calls nearshore, with Bali …
Unpaid ‘women’s work’ is worth $427 billion, new research shows. See how much your unpaid labour is worth
Canva/The Conversation, CC BY-SAAll those thousands of hours that Australians put towards unpaid household work and care &nda…
Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal
The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that s…

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…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

How to tweak JobKeeper, if we must
ShutterstockJobKeeper was always quick and dirty. Its design was far from perfect, with shortcomings I and others cautioned against. These were forgiven in the face of an impending calamity, but…
CA ANZ Welcomes ASIC’s Latest Audit Inspection Report: Steady Improvement but Still More Work Ahead
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) welcomes ASIC’s latest Audit Inspection Program Report released today, where the percentage of audit areas needing improvements decreased overall for the 18…
Luxon goes all out for growth in mining and tourism – we should be careful what he wishes for
Getty ImagesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon’s state-of-the-nation address yesterday focused on growth above all else. We shouldn’t rush to judgement, but at least one prominent financial commentator has concluded the maths…

Driving smarter: how car subscription models are redefining mobility and financial flexibility

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

The Future of Wealth Technology

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv wins national accolade at 2025 Australian Service Excellence Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au unveils first-of-its-kind FX rewards feature, becoming the most flexible rewards solution for Aussie businesses

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...

Yellow Canary partners with Celery to bring pre-payroll assurance technology to Australia

Wage underpayment headlines continue to put pressure on employers of all sizes, revealing how costly payroll mistakes can be for small and medium bu...

Brennan Bolsters Leadership to Accelerate Next Growth Chapter

In a move to further embed cybersecurity at the heart of its business strategy and deliver sovereign secure-by-design solutions for its customers, A...