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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...

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‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals
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Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?
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Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains
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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…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

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Even after the government’s aviation crackdown, Australia will lag behind on flyers’ rights
wisely/ShutterstockWhen it comes to consumer protections for airline passengers, Australia has long been dragging its feet. The limited protections we do have rely heavily on the general Australian Consumer Law…
Choosing Stylish Chef Uniforms to Spice Up Your Kitchen
The chef uniform is a classic and timeless staple of the culinary world. Its iconic white coat serves as a symbol of respect and excellence, denoting the wearer as an…

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...

RogersDigital.com has announced the launch of TheBulletin.au, a new national digital publication designed to deliver sharp, data-driven reporting ...

Forecasting has always been central to financial planning; however, traditional methods based on historical trends are no longer enough. Economic ...