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New modelling finds investing in childcare and aged care almost pays for itself

Written by Janine Dixon, Economist at Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University

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In the absence of an official analysis of the impact of the budget by gender the National Foundation for Australian Women has this morning published its own gender analysis of the budget, across multiple dimensions.

It finds the government has invested heavily in things that will mainly benefit men, including...

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
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‘America’s big case’: the US Supreme Court raises doubts about Trump’s tariff regime
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As retail workers brace for the silly season, this 20c solution could dial down customer verbal abuse
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Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for
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How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
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Navigating the New Normal in Fleet Operations: A Raw Look at 2025’s Industry Shifts
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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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…

Make Your Medical Practice Healthier than the Competition
With all the responsibility on you in operating a medical practice, is it going in the way you’d like? In the event things in fact could be healthier with your business…
It's time Australia dumped its bureaucratic list-based approach to temporary work visas
ShutterstockAustralia’s temporary skilled migration program is hard for businesses to use while still not protecting migrants from exploitation. There is a better way, concludes a new report from the Grattan…
3 High Impact Actions to Take Right After Launching a Business
Nearly 70% of U.S. entrepreneurs start their businesses at home. Not only will you have more freedom working for yourself, but it can also be extremely rewarding both personally and…

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...