Business News

your guide to the Australian payments that will go to the extra million on welfare

Written by Peter Whiteford, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

This is longer than the usual Conversation article, so allow some time to take it in.

On Sunday, the government announced a second coronavirus economic package.

In addition to further one-off payments, the package includes some of the most significant changes to social security payments Australia has ever seen, even if only on a...

How IT Services and IT Procurement Drive Business Success in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses cannot thrive without strong digital infrastructure. From com…
New research shows Black Summer’s megafires left lasting scars far beyond property damage
Beginning in the second half of 2019, what we now know as the Black Summer fires began devastating eastern Australia. Thousan…
Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help
Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesWithin days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social m…
1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
Jeff Overs/Getty ImagesAustralia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australia…
Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows
chinaface/GettyAustralians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns t…
Fewer friends, more time stress: the essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey
Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra/Unsplash, The Conversation, CC BY-SAEvery year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal su…

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…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

the enterprise bargaining system is broken, and in terminal decline
Real wages in Australia have been stagnating for the better part of a decade. Now, with higher inflation, they’re declining. So what can the new Albanese government, having campaigned hard…
Enhance Your Home Office: Choosing the Perfect Office Chair for Comfort and Productivity
As more individuals transition to remote work setups, the importance of a comfortable and ergonomic home office environment cannot be overstated. While investing in a stylish desk and organising supplies…
Uncovering the Role of VPNs in Enhancing Cybersafety
With so many people engaging in commerce, communication, and entertainment online, cybersafety is more important than ever. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have emerged as a popular tool for enhancing online security…

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...

Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

One of Australia’s first plant-based, chef-led eateries and now ready meal provider IKU is celebrating its 40 year anniversary with the business e...