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Call for portable bond scheme to help renters

A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute. The McKell Institute Chief

Boys ask for more than girls for the same tasks

Seeds of the gender pay gap may have been planted in childhood, according to a New York University study. NYU doctoral student Sophie Arnold said previous studies had

Women facing career challenges from AI transition

Women may be facing new workplace challenges with new research showing they risk being left behind in the transition to artificial intelligence (AI). An OECD Policy

Buy now, pay later schemes adding to debt burden

Almost half of Australians are starting the year in debt, with many unable to manage a household budget and relying on buy now, pay later schemes to purchase basics. New

Workforce Australia IT woes continue in new year

Current IT issues at Workforce Australia have sparked renewed calls for a full investigation of the nation’s employment services system. The Australian Council of

Aging robots may need to re-trained

There has been significant attention paid to the need to reskill humans in the digital high-tech era. Now, it seems, robots may need to do the same to avoid high-tech

$2 billion to transition aluminium sector

Aluminium producers have access to a $2 billion fund to switch to renewable electricity before 2036. Prime Minster Anthony Albanese said the new Green Aluminium

Cashflow issues impact 80 percent of small businesses

Nearly 80 percent of Australian small businesses reported cash flow problems over the past 12 months. A new Commbank survey also found that more than a quarter of small

Brisbane makes debut on world’s 50 best cities list

Brisbane has cracked the list of the 50 best cities of the world, according to Time Out. In spruiking the River City coming in 37th, the Brisbane Economic Development

Unemployment rate rises to 4 percent

Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4 percent in December, despite the number of employed people growing by more than the monthly average for 2024. The latest

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