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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...
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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.
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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...
Lifestyle
New to EVs? Here’s how to get started with charging (and driving)
If you've got a new, shiny EV to beat the price of petrol, you're not alone. But owning and driving...
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Aussie airlines face higher fuel costs, but still offer cheap seats: how does it affect the bottom line?
If airline costs are rising, why are some fares going up while others are on sale?
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What Australia can do now to stop another local fuel crisis in the future
If policymakers conclude the answer to fuel shortages is to simply build much larger liquid fuel reserves, they will lock...
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In the age of AI, why don’t corporate boards have more tech specialists?
Given the recent AI surge, you’d expect to see large companies stacking their boards with directors who have science, technology,...
Lifestyle
Why banning credit card surcharges might things more expensive
Credit card companies and banks are already warning the RBA's incoming ban on credit card surcharges could raise fees and...
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Why Albo cutting the fuel excise is a bad deal for the economy
Cutting fuel excise is politically deft. But that does not make it the right response to the kind of crisis...
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Why AI is threatening Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses – and their share prices
In recent weeks, “software-as-a-service” (or SaaS) companies, including Salesforce, and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble. Here's why AI...