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Brisbane poised to be a lifestyle supercity

Brisbane is set to leverage the current energy running through the Asia-Pacific and use the 2032 Games as a springboard to become a lifestyle supercity. A new report,

What the bulk billing announcements mean for patients

By Stephen Duckett Labor has foreshadowed a major Medicare change to address the falling rate of bulk billing, with an $8.5 billion election announcement. The Government

United call for labour hire regulator in ag sector

Unions and business have united to urge beefed up oversight of employment practices in Australia’s agriculture sector. A report commissioned by Woolworths and the

Women drive January employment numbers

Unemployment ticked up to 4.1 percent in January, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS Head of Labour Statistics Bjorn Jarvis

Annual wage growth drops to 3.2 percent

Recent wage growth has slowed, with increases returning to 2022 levels. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today showed the Wage Price Index

Food fingerprint database to support sustainability

A new national database aims to maintain the integrity of Australia’s reputation in producing safe and sustainable food. The CSIRO has launched a website that

RBA cuts rates but cautious about “further easing”

The Reserve Bank of Australian cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, to 4.10 percent, at its Board meeting today. In its Statement after the meeting, it said inflation

Capped interest rate call for first home buyers

An interest rate cap for first-home buyers would provide a much needed boost to those struggling to enter the housing market, according to the Property Council. Chief

Williams new Queensland Under Treasurer

A 30-year veteran in the banking and property industry has been appointed to lead Queensland Treasury. State Treasurer David Janetzki said Paul Williams, the current

Don’t accept band-aid solutions in election campaign

By Dr Ashley Craig Australia heads towards a federal election campaign facing enormous economic challenges and we’re dangerously complacent because of decades of

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