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From childcare to aged care, here’s how to deliver safer, more affordable care for all Australians

Written by Angela Jackson, Social Policy Commissioner, Productivity Commission, and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Tasmania

Too often in discussions about productivity, the care economy only gets mentioned as the problem child putting a drag on growth. This week, the Productivity Commission is seeking to change that narrative with the release of its fifth and final report ahead of the government’s economic reform roundtable next week.

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Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right
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Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

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How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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From childcare to aged care, here’s how to deliver safer, more affordable care for all Australians

Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?

Telstra Business launches Telstra’s Managed IT Services - a first-of-its kind offering from the Australian telco industry to help small-mid sized businesses boost productivity and security

Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

In the age of AI, why do Australian company boards have so few technology experts?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

moving New Zealand from critical care to long-term recovery

Small Business Tips to Help You Succeed

Behind the Numbers: Exploring the Dynamics of Workers' Comp Insurance Rates

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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