Senior management should be concerned they are putting their companies at risk of reputational harm if they associate with movements that are, or become, viewed negatively by the general public.
The deficit budgeted for 2024-25, amounting to over $28 billion ($28,000 million), translates to a willingness to borrow and spend over $1,500 per Australian voter to secure an election victory.
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 would have adverse effects on Australia’s economy, mainly through its impacts on the economics of labour hire and digital platforms.
This Policy Paper reviews the evidence regarding wages growth in Australia since the 2008 financial crisis and discusses what it means for policy.
As a result of house prices increases, it has become much harder to save for a deposit and, as a result, homeownership percentages among younger workers have fallen. Superannuation, particularly future increases in the guarantee rate, is one of the reasons it is harder to save for a deposit.
Socialism brings poverty and oppression. The ignorance of so many as to why only a market economy is capable of …
Capitalism has become a controversial idea in recent years; yet economic markets and free enterprise are responsible for lifting millions …
The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI), paid by the government to its citizens with few restrictions, has been …
Around 400,000 Australians live in social housing, which includes public and community housing. This sector is ripe for reform, with …
This report looks at quantifying the rising youth unemployment problem, understanding its causes and proposing policy solutions. Youth employment has …
Queensland Labor’s embrace of progressive policies popular with the urban elite meant it had abandoned the regions.
News this week that the iron ore price has fallen to the lowest level in several years has economic commentators worried.
The industrial relations scare campaign has begun, as we count down to the next federal election. The recent leaking of …
Despite strenuous protests from the business community, it is hardly surprising that Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke’s economically-damaging Closing Loopholes …
In the throes of a four-month waterfront dispute featuring the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) and Emirati global logistics …
The political winners and losers of 2023 Once again it is the time of year to crown those whose success …
Many would be surprised at the coverage — and controversy — provoked by the appointment of a former Labor Chief …
Reports this week that inflation has again increased to 6.8% for the year to April 2023 are grim reading for …
The deal between the Albanese government and Senator David Pocock to get the industrial relations bill across the line raises …
With upcoming state elections in NSW and Victoria, not to mention the election of a federal Labor government for the …