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The government's net-zero modelling shows winners, we've found losers as well

Written by Philip Adams, Professor at the Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University

The Conversation

On Friday November 12, after a wait of a fortnight, the government released a 100-page summary of the modelling and analysis behind its claim that an emissions target of net-zero by 2050 would leave the economy no worse off.

The report details both formal in-house modelling using a large global economic model and a relatively...

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Could Labor’s super tax reforms be headed for a makeover? Here’s how a redesign might work
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

The Only Thing Accelerating Faster than Digital Transformation is Your Customers’ Expectations
As the saying goes, ”it can take months to find a customer, and seconds to lose one”, and in the rapidly evolving business landscape, this sentiment rings truer than ever…
How do 4x4 Wheels Improve Performance?
Many Australians buy 4x4 wheels in Australia online. There seems to be a surge in the demand for four wheels. With the growing popularity, many vehicle owners are switching to…
Coviu secures government funding to support rural access to speech pathology assessments
Australia’s leading telehealth software platform, Coviu, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the NSW government to provide better access to speech pathology services for all…

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...

Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

One of Australia’s first plant-based, chef-led eateries and now ready meal provider IKU is celebrating its 40 year anniversary with the business e...

Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

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Workplace DMs, Reinvented: Deputy Messaging, Purpose-Built For Shift-Based Teams

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has launched Deputy Messaging, a fully integrated, real-time communication tool designe...

Revolutionizing Fulfillment: How Virtual Warehousing is Changing the Game?

The e-commerce landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever, and the way businesses are managing their fulfillment is also revolutionizing. At the...

SME lender Dynamoney welcomes new CEO, Brett Thomas

Strengthens growth ambitions and signals expanded offering Dynamoney, a leading commercial finance provider for Australian SMEs, has today appoint...