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...
Articles by The Conversation
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...
Markets
What Australia could tax next to boost the economy
The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are four tax reforms Australia could try next.
Markets
The big problem at the heart of China’s economy
China used to regularly report GDP growth rates above 10% before 2010 and around 6-8% after 2010. The latest figures...