Politics
Would cutting the tobacco tax actually curb the illegal market, or just cost the economy?
What would happen if we slashed the tax on tobacco in Australia? Could it curb the illegal market? Or just...
Articles by The Conversation
Tech
Three charts that show how female-dominated jobs are actually the most exposed to AI
Recent analysis of government data shows that it's actually female-concentrated segments of the workforce that are most exposed to AI-fuelled...
Property
New research shows how renters are reshaping Australian politics
A new study provides evidence that homeownership (or lack thereof) should be considered a swinging factor for political parties and...
Politics
Change or die: how the Liberal Party’s long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life
New research shows that it is the party's lack of appetite for reform that has left it out of touch...
Property
By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time
Sydney is rapidly rezoning, leads the nation in apartment living, and is still racing to build more homes. But we're...
News
How Australia could boost ailing productivity by fixing skilled migration
Skilled migration is often demonised but, if done correctly, there's a chance it could net Australia untold billions.
Lifestyle
Why Australia’s electric SUV boom has become a big problem
The future of transport should not only be electric. It should be lighter, healthier, more affordable and less car dependent.
News
How climate change is making Australians poorer
New research has been able to put a dollar-value on how much climate change is costing Aussies, with one state...
Investing
What to watch out for this tax time
Tax time is coming, and with it, the unfortunate reality of needing to do something to get ready. This is...
News
Why Australia is now facing a tradie shortage
As the federal budget once again focuses on boosting housing supply, one critical issue keeps resurfacing. Australia does not have...