The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia. AAP · Aug 14
Migration plummets from post-pandemic record highs Political debate continues to rage over migration levels but latest analysis shows the number of arrivals has plunged since borders reopened following COVID. AAP · Jul 28
Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims. AAP · Jun 21
More firms risk failing than during COVID era: report More Australian businesses are at risk of failure than at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as ongoing economic pressures continue to weigh on the economy. AAP · Apr 9
Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness Reforms that will help older Australians to live at home for longer are also hoped to improve generational fairness and bolster aged care quality. AAP · Sep 12, 2024
'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
Blueprint for cracking glass ceiling: CEDA Women are missing out on top jobs and fathers are reluctant to take parental leave in an Australian labour market still geared for last-century employment. AAP · Jan 30, 2023
Australia must lift game to be competitive A global survey has found Australia has improved three spots in its competitiveness in 2022, to stand 19th out of 63 countries. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Victoria’s population growth will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, experts say Tuesday’s state budget forecasts numbers of skilled migrants and international students will reach previous levels by mid-2024 The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022