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Understanding risks for Australia of China’s slowing economy is Chalmers’ top priority at upcoming Beijing talks

Written by James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), University of Technology Sydney

When Treasurer Jim Chalmers travels to Beijing later this month, he and his counterpart at China’s peak economic agency, the National Development and Reform Commission, won’t be short on important topics to discuss.

Chalmers will be attending the Australia-China Strategic Economic Dialogue, one part of a tripartite...

Actually, Gen Z stand to be the biggest winners from the new $3 million super tax
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How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues
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NZ Budget 2025: tax cuts and reduced revenues mean the government is banking on business growth
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NZ Budget 2025 at a glance: follow the money here
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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…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

New research shows Millennials and Gen Z consumers doing less research before they make complex buying decisions
Australian strategic research and consulting agency, Fifth Dimension, has released groundbreaking research that shows Millennial and Gen Z consumers are undertaking less research when making complex buying decisions than their…
Booking a summer holiday deal? Beware ‘drip pricing’ and other tactics to make you pay more than you planned
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How AI is Reshaping Workplace Safety
With the pandemic changing the way many Australian businesses operate, and staff health and wellness a key priority, the need for alternative employee safety training has rapidly increased. With work-related…

Lack of Salary Transparency is Costing Businesses Top Talent, Says Recruiters

As end-of-financial-year reviews approach, new research reveals a growing disconnect between Australian employers and employees on the issue of sa...

Sleep Soundly, Knowing Your People Are Paid Right: Navigating the Complexities of Modern Payroll

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Tariffs for dummies: Getting to grips with the business of exporting goods and services

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Deputy Unveils Enterprise-Grade Analytics+ to Power Smarter Workforce Decisions for Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the world’s leading workforce management platform for shift work, today announced the global launch of Deputy Analytics+, a next-generatio...

UNSW startup accelerator offers $200K to the next generation of Australian deeptech unicorns

UNSW Founders, Australia’s most recommended startup accelerator, has partnered with fund manager Luminary Partners to invest $200,000 each into 18...

The Future Is Now: AI Modernization Is Reshaping How Business Gets Done

The present business environment imposes stronger requirements on Australian organizations to match the fast-paced digital-first economy requireme...