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We need to plan for life after JobKeeper now. We need to make it portable

Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

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As an emergency response to the potential mass unemployment created by the sudden lockdown, the Morrison government’s JobKeeper program has been reasonably successful.

An estimated 700 000 employers, accounting for 4.7 million workers have signed up.

On the other hand, the sign up of workers has been been about one million less...

Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help?
Laura Ockel/UnsplashThis month’s federal budget made a familiar promise: artificial intelligence (AI) will help lift A…
The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next
Is Australia finally getting serious about tax reform, or just testing the waters?The 2026 federal budget makes some long-deb…
NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS
As negative gearing dominates pre-budget debate, BMT Tax Depreciation says potential changes may not remove deductions but …
After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world
Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger p…
Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?
Of the many budgets delivered since the Second World War, four stand out as having ushered in or consolidated significant eco…
Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines
Coles has been found to have misled its supermarket customers over discounts – and could now face hundreds of millions …

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…

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) regarding the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026…

New data shows how generative AI is affecting Australian businesses, from hiring trends to workplace processes
Generative AI is shaping Australian hiring trends as jobseekers and employers are increasingly using this emerging technology. In June 2023, we conducted some independent research of 300 hiring managers (including…
Why do companies buy back shares?
Investing your money helps it grow for your future wealth and financial independence. In general, it’s best to hold onto your assets for as long as possible to see the…
5 easy ways to be a more effective leader
A manager I used to work with defined leadership as “achieving results through people”. He was an excellent leader. He clearly set the strategy for his business and communicated it…

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

Q1 2026 Equifax Business Market Pulse shows low-risk borrowers consolidate demand enquiries while sub-prime entities accelerate shopping activity ...

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

“The Federal Budget delivered several measures aimed at supporting small businesses, including making the instant asset write-off permanent, exten...

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Cooee Native Superfoods’ Bunji range of dog kibble and treats is rolling out across Ritchies Supermarkets now, with stock already on shelves in se...

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Australian corporates and SMBs are under pressure. Competition from global players is intensifying, margins are under strain, and technology adop...

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

We need to plan for life after JobKeeper now. We need to make it portable

Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help?

The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

New data shows how generative AI is affecting Australian businesses, from hiring trends to workplace processes

Why do companies buy back shares?

5 easy ways to be a more effective leader

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers