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The global evidence from more than 300 studies on the economic impact of unionisation shows unions do not, overall, reduce productivity.
Paying wages directly would be an Australian first, and far from ideal.
Houses will be worth more or less what they would have been, if Labor’s policies are adopted, NSW Treasury analysis says.
Labor’s proposal is a grab for money, disguised as something grander.
Retirees with superannuation balances of $1. pay and pay no tax and get annual imputation cheques of $63,000.
Overruling the Fair Work Commission will give Labor what it wants, at the cost of diminishing the commission.
Social norms and stereotypes can make it hard for someone younger to be a mentor. But the changing nature of work demands we work out how to do it.
It ought to be possible to replace Australia’s minimum wage with a higher “living wage” without putting people our of work, but more will be needed.
Interest rate cuts don’t work like they used to, and they help us put off the hard things we need to do to improve our lives.
The sale of Australian Community Media may signal better fortunes for regional publishing. But there are ongoing concerns about the viability of the local news business model.
Labor’s childcare policy would do more for the economy than either side’s proposed tax cuts.
The Reserve Bank has adjusted rates in previous election campaigns, but it needs to have a very, very, good reason.
Being sold off is the best news the staff and readers of the Newcastle Herald have had for a long time.
In an election about wages, it is bizarre that both sides are planning to raid them to lift compulsory super.
The media loves a victim, but sympathy for someone who won’t spend what they’ve got because they’re saving for their children is taking it too far.
Blockchain is a promising tool to fight modern slavery by making global supply chains more accountable. But there a few kinks to be worked out.
Countries around the world are taking society’s happiness and well-being into account when formulating policy. So, why is Australia so focused on economics as the sole marker of progress?
In three decades Australia’s merchant fleet has declined from about 100 ships to 14. It’s mostly to do with ships changing flags to avoid local laws and crews.
Competition policy in Australia is undermined by not knowing if it is right to let the vast majority of corporate mergers go ahead.
New Zealand’s largest general newspaper has launched a paywall this week, with likely repercussions for other media organisations and readers.
Demographics are making elections about tax concessions, and soon there will be no turning back.
Data from 32 high-income and emerging economies show a strong correlation between luxury item expenditure and societal corruption.
Focus on what they’re doing, not on whether they say it’s spending or a tax cut.
Bill Shorten’s promise to tighten the visa system for short-term skilled migrants won’t do anything for local jobs or wages.