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Rudd's rental affordability scheme was a $1 billion gift to developers; Abbott was right to axe it

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

Labor's so-called Rental Affordability Scheme did little to make those who most needed it, but it helped landlords.Shutterstock

Most Australians are spending more of their income on housing than they used to, but low-income households are being squeezed the hardest.

Many are in poverty, and many more are suffering financial stress. A growing number...

A Supreme Court showdown looms for Trump’s tariffs. Will it limit presidential power?
On November 5 the US Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs…
What will happen to the Louvre jewellery after the heist? There are two likely scenarios
Zhang Weiguo/VCG via Getty ImagesThe spectacular heist of jewellery from the Louvre museum in Paris has many people wondering…
AI is using your data to set personalised prices online. It could seriously backfire
Oscar Wong/Getty ImagesYou check prices online for a flight to Melbourne today. It’s $300. You leave your browser open…
More than just good ethics: new research links corporate diversity to better investment decisions
skynesher/GettyWhen we talk about diversity in business, it’s usually in moral or social terms – fairness, inclus…
Is your manager grumpy in the mornings? Poor sleep can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour
H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty ImagesYou arrive at work, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. But your manager s…
AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it
Richard Drury/GettyHave you ever used artificial intelligence (AI) in your job without double-checking the quality or accurac…

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…

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…

Small business lender Lumi raises A$10M
Australian financial technology company and leading alternative lender Lumi, has announced the completion of an A$10M capital raise, bringing the total raised by the business to A$30M in the past…
Finding the Best Employment Agency in Miami Fl to Meet Your Needs - Talent Recruiter
One of the backbones of modern business is to find the best employees to help propel yourself and your organization into the future. Actually, achieving this can be quite a…
Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so
f11photo/ShutterstockIf you’ve ever heard the term “wage slave”, you’ll know many modern workers – perhaps even you – sometimes feel enslaved to the organisation at which they work. But here’s…

pay.com.au unveils first-of-its-kind FX rewards feature, becoming the most flexible rewards solution for Aussie businesses

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

Yellow Canary partners with Celery to bring pre-payroll assurance technology to Australia

Wage underpayment headlines continue to put pressure on employers of all sizes, revealing how costly payroll mistakes can be for small and medium bu...

Brennan Bolsters Leadership to Accelerate Next Growth Chapter

In a move to further embed cybersecurity at the heart of its business strategy and deliver sovereign secure-by-design solutions for its customers, A...

How to Be Investable: Insights from Richelle Nicols, CEO of Pollinatr

Richelle Nicols is the CEO of Pollinatr, a pioneering investment and business development program designed to support and accelerate the growth of s...

What Can Australian SMEs Hope For in a Meeting Between Albanese and Trump?

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, international politics might seem distant—but when leaders like Prime Minister Anthony...

Qantas to Serve Nan’s Davidson Plum Cookie

Lake Macquarie, NSW (Awabakal Country): From a single mother’s kitchen bench to supermarket shelves, Wiradjuri entrepreneur Terri-Ann “Tezzi” Dani...