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We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s up to Labor to deliver its housing, wages and other economic policies

Written by Michelle Cull, Associate Professor of Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University

With a convincing win for a second term of government, the pressure is now on the new Labor government to deliver the economic policies central to its win.

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We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s up to Labor to deliver its housing, wages and other economic policies

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Top economists see no prolonged high inflation, no rate hike next year

The new and more efficient payments system means new and more efficient payments fraud. Here's how to prepare

Signs Your Home Appliances May Need Repairs Before the Holidays

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

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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