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Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help

Written by Jason Nassios, Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University

Australia’s tax system has come under scrutiny again ahead of the government’s reform roundtable later this month. Economists argue we could raise the same revenue with less economic harm by relying more on efficient taxes and less on inefficient ones.

Our new study offers fresh evidence that two of the...

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?
When the World Wide Web went live in the early 1990s, its founders hoped it would be a space for anyone to share information …
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was …
Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer
Declan Young/UnsplashAustralia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of t…
RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households an…
New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more
We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb. …
NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture
Getty ImagesNew Zealand’s residential construction industry contributes roughly NZ$26 billion annually to the economy a…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Precision Agriculture: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Crop Yields and Efficiency
The world population is on the rise and expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2050, which will require a 60 percent increase in food production. The ecological impact of farming…
Making contactless payments pay off for your local business
By Dave Schiene, Country Manager, Australia at Podium, a communications and payments platform for local businesses Over the last two years, local businesses have adopted technology with a short-term survival mindset…
Sure, the national accounts show GDP going backwards, but look at what's to come
The most revealing graph presented in Wednesday’s September quarter national accounts is one showing what has happened just beyond the end of the September quarter, in the one we are…

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Precision Agriculture: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Crop Yields and Efficiency

Making contactless payments pay off for your local business

Sure, the national accounts show GDP going backwards, but look at what's to come

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security