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Australia is investigating a digital currency, or e-dollar, but its benefits seem slight and the risks to privacy large

Written by Nafis Alam, Professor and Head, School of Business, Monash University

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We are used to thinking of money as notes and coins, the kind most of us hold in our wallets. But most money – in Australia it’s 96.3% – is digital, held by financial institutions and moved around via bank transfers, debit cards and credit cards.

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Australia is investigating a digital currency, or e-dollar, but its benefits seem slight and the risks to privacy large

Aurecon bolsters South Australian leadership to support major infrastructure growth

Worried about your job? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways to ease job insecurity

In this year’s budget, Chalmers has to keep a lid on spending – or risk stoking inflation

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

After dumping Inland Rail, Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight

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

Frydenberg finds the money tree

Are business schools priming students for a world that no longer exists?

Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line

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

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

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