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Australia won't recover unless Victoria does too. The federal government must step up

Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute

The announcement of stage 4 restrictions in Victoria marks a new, and depressing, stage in Australia’s response to COVID-19.

The new measures will close non-essential retailers and most child-care centres across Melbourne, and impose stringent controls on industries such as meatworks and construction. The Victorian government estimates the...

Amid an Olympic boom, it’s risky timing to lift a ban on developers’ political donations
Queensland is a step closer to lifting a ban on political donations from property developers – despite a corruption wat…
What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?
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Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book
If you’re exhausted by work but can’t quite explain why, you’re not imagining it. You’re probably not working less than yo…
How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out option…
Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others
“Right – flood’s on. Get ready.” That’s what Jody Cheetham has told her staff the last two time…
AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks
Herney/PixabayThe global economy is bracing for major job disruption as artificial intelligence (AI) advances and spreads acr…

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…

Five steps to protect against and recover from ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and organisations of all sizes are falling victim. The attacks involve cybercriminals infecting a target’s IT infrastructure, encrypting vital data, and then demanding a…
The Do's And Don'ts Of Business Marquee Printing
The marquee is a highly effective way to advertise your business, especially during tradeshows or outdoor events. Any business type can use them, from restaurants and bars to retail stores…
YouGov appoint Laura Robbie as CEO of the Asia Pacific region
A world of new opportunities Market research and data analytics company YouGov is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Robbie as CEO of the Asia Pacific region. Miss Robbie previously held the role…

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

UNSW Launches Global Innovation Foundry to Scale 100 Australian Startups Internationally New initiative provides startups and spinouts with direc...

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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

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

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

Australia won't recover unless Victoria does too. The federal government must step up

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

Five steps to protect against and recover from ransomware attacks

The Do's And Don'ts Of Business Marquee Printing

YouGov appoint Laura Robbie as CEO of the Asia Pacific region

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

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

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security