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Kiwi plan to divert income tax into personal accounts

A former New Zealand finance minister is pushing tax reform in our nearest neighbour, which may give Australian policy makers pause for thought. Sir Roger Douglas, who

Rates on hold. Why is the RBA so cautious?

By Stella Huangfu The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85 percent, after cutting it in February and May. Those earlier moves were aimed at

Growing pains for $16 trillion tourism industry

The global tourism sector will need to employ 100 million more people to meet demand within the next decade. A new World Economic Forum report also found the $16

Ag sector looks for opportunity in global uncertainty

Australian primary producers are optimistic about the short-term outlook, despite increased volatility in overseas markets. Bendigo Bank’s 2025 Mid-Year Australian

Indigenous businesses provide $42 billion of social value

Australia’s Indigenous businesses create more than $40 billion in social benefit each year, according to a new report. Supply Nation Chief Executive Officer Kate

Graduates help shape a new world of law

Law graduates are playing a key role in fostering a positive, nurturing culture within law firms. McCullough Robertson Lawyers Graduate Partner Kate Peterson said

Aussies shore up Indian market and topple Kiwis

Australia has knocked New Zealand off its number one perch as the world’s top exporter of lamb and mutton to a key market. Austrade figures show Australia’s frozen

Aussies loosen purse strings on non-essentials

Aussie households increased their spending on non-essential products in May after a number of subdued months. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data

Fashion and apartments drive lift in key indices

Retail turnover and dwelling approvals rose in May, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. Australian retail turnover rose 0.2 percent,

Billion-dollar bump ramps up Ambulance capability

The $1 billion State Budget boost to the Queensland Ambulance Service will see 600 new paramedics and 170 extra ambulances on the streets over the next four years. State

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