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A spike in oil prices as a result of escalating Middle East tensions would not immediately affect Australia – but precautionary measures should be taken.
A better understanding of Indigenous businesses in Australia could build on the already significant contribution they make to the economy.
Both are measures of profitability, but the disparity between return on investment and return on equity grows larger as a company relies more heavily on borrowing.
A few simple changes to Australia’s system of student loans would smooth increases in the amounts owing and make it easier to get home loans.
The high-profile Indian startup is under pressure from rivals at home and is also preparing to list on the stock exchange.
Neurodivergent employees can have specific needs. Inclusion in the workplace means businesses and employers need to consider differences that may not be visible to outsiders.
Musicians have exceptional levels of professionalism, resilience and creativity, which transfer to other careers in a range of industries.
28 of the 38 top economists surveyed by the Economic Survey of Australia want the GST top-up for one of Australia’s richest states scrapped.
The policy will see Australia join the great ‘geoeconomic game’ reshaping international supply chains. But it won’t be without new risks for doing business.
The Institute of Public Affairs says 425,000 more Australians are on welfare than in 2018, but it has double-counted some Australians and left out others.
Australian wine producers will face stiff competition and a significantly smaller market.
The government’s proposed merger reforms put the experts in charge. They will allow the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to be the decision-maker, not the courts.
Proposed toughening of the food and grocery code of conduct is long overdue. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will need to be well resourced to properly regulate the sector.
Former treasury boss Ken Henry has fessed up to helping dumb down debates about tax and budgets to lists of winners and losers. He says what matters is what wins rather than who.
Loyalty schemes can significantly undermine firms’ ability to identify and target their competitors’ customers.
A new study explains why gossip is in the ear of the beholder – the perceived motivations of the gossiper make all the difference.
Australia has backed a move to ensure multinational corporations at least pay some tax in the countries in which they operate, but has baulked at going all the way.
Cash is still important to many Australians as a store of wealth and an alternative means of payment.
How exactly does our central bank control the cost of borrowing in the first place?
The doubling in the price of cocoa would have pushed up the price of cocoa in a typical snack bar by just six cents.
Businesses are increasingly promoting themselves as AI-savvy to attract investment. But as two large US firms discovered, it doesn’t pay to make claims that can’t be backed up.
Far from being “rampant” inflation was tame in the first two months of this year. We know this because of big changes in the way the bureau prepares its data.
Rising costs and the change in the nature of work has led to more people holding more than one job.
The Commerce Commission says New Zealand’s banking sector is uncompetitive. But in the rush to fix the problem, regulators need to ensure they don’t introduce risk and instability into the system.