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Global rate cuts drive CBD office investment

Investment in CBD office space in Australia’s capital cities grew by more than 20 percent in the 12 months to September. The latest research from property consultants

$473 million returned to Australian workers

Australian workers received almost half a billion dollars in backpay last financial year. The latest figures from the Fair Work Ombudsman show $473 million was recovered

Low literacy impacts vast majority of businesses

Low worker literacy and numeracy is impacting the productivity of nearly 90 percent Australian businesses. A survey by peak employer body the Australian Industry Group

Queensland carries nation’s winter crop output

Queensland farmers will carry the nation this year, with record winter crop production making up for shortfalls in other states. Rabobank’s 2024-25 Australian Winter

Time running out to get on Christmas lists

If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping list yet, you are at risk of being in the minority of Australians. A survey by e-commerce technology provider Shopify

Government global debt blows out to $100 trillion

Global public debt is expected to pass $100 trillion for the first time this year and be approaching 100 percent of Gross Domestic Product by 2030. The latest

Record participation as unemployment remains steady

Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent in September, as the job participation hit a record high. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Emergency relief need doubles in 12 months

Over 1000 Queensland families reached out for emergency relief in August, more than doubling over the course of a year. Queensland Council of Social of Social Service

Tech boost needed to maximise benefits of trade and travel

Outgoing Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram addressed the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today. Here is an extract of his speech, focussed

Cash-strapped employees see pay as top priority

Cash-strapped workers have moved salary levels to the top of their priority list as workplaces begin to stabilise after the pandemic upheaval. The latest global

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