The threat of constant change to the superannuation system overlooks its critical role in encouraging lifetime savings.
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As the Coalition government prepares its second budget, how is the “five pillar” economy promised by Tony Abbott faring?
Astronomers from around the world identify their favourite images sent back to Earth by the Hubble Space Telescope.
The decommissioning of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee mans the government loses an independent source of advice - at a time they arguably need it.
The instinctive response to Islamic State propaganda is to counter it with more propaganda. But my analysis shows that’s not working. We should not play their game on their field with their ball.
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Treasurer Joe Hockey’s media comments this week around contentious tax issues don’t bode well for the Taxation White paper.
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Western Australia should not be bullied into microeconomic reform and privatisation by the federal government while their slice of the GST is held to ransom.
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Five years on from the Henry tax review, Australians are again being asked to rethink the tax system, with reform still years away.
Australia’s retirement income system is unsustainable, and there seems little political appetite to tackle the big issues.
Labor has outlined its plan for universities should it be elected, saying it would be focusing on degree completion rather than enrolment.
Experts question where the jobs for older Australians will come from.
Thorium has several advantages over uranium nuclear power, but it also has its drawbacks. However, the question remains whether it would be the right technology should Australia choose to go nuclear.
The McClure review into Australia’s welfare system is an important milestone - but it is not the end game. The report, chaired by former Mission Australia head Patrick McClure, has undertaken an analysis…
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Senior research fellow, Curtin University
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Lecturer at Curtin University, Curtin University
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Associate professor, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Curtin University
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Professor, Curtin University
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Research Associate in Justice Health and Social Issues, Curtin University
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Professor, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University
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Research Associate, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Curtin University
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Research Associate, University of New South Wales, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Curtin University
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ARC Future Fellow & Professor of Economics, Curtin University
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Research Officer, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Curtin University
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Professor of Environmental Genomics, Curtin University
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Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University
