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Paying Australians $300 to get fully vaccinated would be value for money

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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I reckon Albo’s on the right track. The opposition leader wants to pay A$300 to every Australian who is fully vaccinated by December 1.

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Paying Australians $300 to get fully vaccinated would be value for money

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

Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others

AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Vital Signs: the Reserve Bank has done as much as it can. Now it’s up to the government

Key ways you can encourage your employees to save business energy

Lachlan Murdoch and scores of other business chiefs want to put people before profits? Really?

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

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