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Modi’s first year in office saw him visit 19 countries, spending 52 days abroad. But his energy shown overseas has not been matched by the requisite zeal for domestic economic reform.
Everyone know it’s good to escape to the great outdoors, but new research shows just 40 seconds with some greenery can boost our ability to concentrate.
Research shows the best safety outcomes come from pre-planning, yet not enough Australian construction firms do this.
As long as fund managers and traders work for the same companies, the problems plaguing the financial sector will continue.
One year on from his swearing in, Modi’s “more governance, less government” mantra is coming unstuck, and simplistic public debates are not helping.
Mathematician John Nash, who died on Saturday, May 24, left a lasting contribution to our understanding of Game Theory.
Venture capital money is starting to flow into Australian fintech, but success will largely be based on whether new players can innovate in areas where bank’s aren’t.
The Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen, has said that tax as a percentage of the economy is higher now than it was under the previous government. Is that right?
The threat of constant change to the superannuation system overlooks its critical role in encouraging lifetime savings.
Aldi is announcing trial stores that will attempt to capture more of the middle income market. But does it risk killing the golden goose?
A recent decision by the tax office that ride sharing services must pay GST has infuriated Uber. But are they being singled out?
More and more workplaces are turning to the wellness industry to try and solve the problem of overwork.
Any backflip on the Federal Budget’s highly optimistic growth forecasts will have tangible impacts on confidence and in turn, the economy.
A close look at Hockey’s tax avoidance laws aimed at multinationals like Apple and Google, shows they can avoid them.
What constitutes a “taxable presence” in Australia lies at the centre of the government’s proposed tax avoidance clampdown on multinational companies.
Increased regulation is doing little to stem the tide of bank scandals, with fines racking up. It’s time more bankers were held to account.
The government wants to see more older workers in the workforce, but first we need to overcome the ageist attitudes held my many employers.
High cost iron ore producers should either reduce their costs or leave the market if they cannot compete.
Australia can attract much needed venture capital funding through its Significant Investor Visa system, but only if a proposed new system is designed well.
While it’s easy for the large miners to argue increased iron ore production is business as usual, the overall cost to the sector warrants a closer inspection.
Standards for apartments are desperately needed in Melbourne where planning laws allow things banned in cities including New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Vancouver.
When it comes to climate change and Australia’s economic future, different crystal balls can produce vastly different results.
The government’s new paid parental leave could also have the effect of limiting conditions for public sector workers.
The government is counting on bracket creep to quietly add to its tax collections. But this is simply taxation by stealth.