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Australia's world-first repository of 'modern slavery statements' a step in the right direction

Written by Fiona McGaughey, Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights Law, University of Western Australia

A sweatshop in Dakar, Bangladesh, where underaged workers make steel consumer goods in hazardous and dangerous circumstances, October 20 2020.StevenK/Shutterstock

From “fast fashion” to tinned tuna to the components in your mobile phone, what guarantee do you have the goods you buy are slave-free?

The Australian government has taken a...

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts
Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That i…
When you click on an ad in sales season, retailers get to harvest your data
Earlier this year, the consumer watchdog fined three retailers, Michael Hill, MyHouse and Hairhouse Online, almost A$20,000 e…
This was the best way to invest $1,000 … back in 2010
Over the past few years, markets have been on a wild ride. The price of gold has soared to record highs. Bitcoin is trading a…
Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout
Right now, more than 311,000 Australian Facebook users can apply for a slice of a A$50 million compensation fund from tech gi…
After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us?
Buying and selling online with e-commerce is old news. We’re entering the age of A-commerce, where artificial intellige…
Sphere set to join Findi Group, accelerating climate action to new markets
Sphere for Good (“Sphere”), a leading innovator in integrating climate and loyalty actions into financial transactions, t…

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…

9 Reasons to Use an Online Travel Itinerary Planner for Your Australian Adventure
Planning a trip around Australia can be both exciting and daunting. With its vast landscapes, diverse cities, and numerous attractions, there's a lot to consider. An online travel itinerary planner…
What'll happen when the money's snatched back? Our looming coronavirus support cliff
ShutterstockAt almost 10% of gross domestic product, and a much larger per cent of government spending, Australia’s fiscal response to the COVID-19 crisis has been one of the biggest in…
10 Myths About Plumbing That Could Be Costing You Money
Most people only think about their plumbing once there's a problem. And when a problem requires the expertise of plumbers in Point Cook, it's often expensive. To avoid an unexpected…

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...

Australia's world-first repository of 'modern slavery statements' a step in the right direction

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

When you click on an ad in sales season, retailers get to harvest your data

This was the best way to invest $1,000 … back in 2010

Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout

After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us?

Sphere set to join Findi Group, accelerating climate action to new markets

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

9 Reasons to Use an Online Travel Itinerary Planner for Your Australian Adventure

What'll happen when the money's snatched back? Our looming coronavirus support cliff

10 Myths About Plumbing That Could Be Costing You Money

The Future of Wealth Technology

Thryv wins national accolade at 2025 Australian Service Excellence Awards

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

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

Brennan Bolsters Leadership to Accelerate Next Growth Chapter

How to Be Investable: Insights from Richelle Nicols, CEO of Pollinatr