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The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modelling shows

Written by Chris Murphy, Visiting Fellow, Economics (modelling), Australian National University

The independent inquiry into the government’s COVID response is due to report on October 25.

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

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

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

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modelling shows

Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations

How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research

Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Planning a business trip between the USA and Canada - All you should know

4 Qualities You Must Look For Before Hiring An Accountant

Helping farmers in distress doesn't help them be the best: the drought relief dilemma

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

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security