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Gender equity. The way things are going, we won't reach true parity until the 22nd century

Written by Rebecca Cassells, Associate Professor, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University

Things are changing quickly in lower management, but at the very top there remains a hard-to-attack barrier.Shutterstock

The good news this International Women’s Day is that women are now moving through the ranks into management roles faster than men.

If things continue at this rate it will take just two more decades for women to hold the...

Amazon Australia Launches Fresh Grocery Delivery with Harris Farm Markets in Canberra
Eligible Canberra customers can now shop Harris Farm's seasonal quality fruit and veg, proper meats, and specialty grocery…
Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher
In Tuesday’s federal budget, the government is widely expected to bring in changes to how investment properties are tax…
Over half of ANZ SMBs operate without a dedicated security team: Zoho
AI-driven threats and an affordability gap are leaving small businesses exposed, with attack rates tracking the global av…
NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?
Getty ImagesAround the world, the boom in artificial intelligence is driving a parallel race between major tech companies to …
Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?
K.M. Chaudary/APEconomic growth, particularly in energy-intensive nations, is slowing as the Middle East war continues to th…
A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it
Tom Werner/GettyA 28-year-old international student from Pakistan took a job as a chef in Queensland. His employer paid a fla…

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…

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) regarding the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026…

YouPay attracts new merchants
More than 20 online brands will offer YouPay’s innovative new payment sharing technology to their customers within the next few weeks, following its successful pre-Christmas debut with streetwear leader Culture…
Why capping food prices won't work – and will actually make things worse
Australian shoppers are facing a crisis in the fresh-food aisles.Iceberg lettuces that cost $2.80 a year ago have doubled, or tripled, in price. Brussel sprouts that cost $4 to $6…
Bonza reveals it’s ‘Here for Allstralia’ as thousands of travellers have their say
Thousands of travellers have had their say about new low-cost carrier Bonza ahead of its launch in the first half of 2022. Since Bonza was announced in mid-October, thousands of…

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Global Hospitality Platform, Tabit, Reveals Five Ways to Maximise Benefits of Mobile-First Systems As Australian hospitality venues grapple with...

Gender equity. The way things are going, we won't reach true parity until the 22nd century

Amazon Australia Launches Fresh Grocery Delivery with Harris Farm Markets in Canberra

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

Over half of ANZ SMBs operate without a dedicated security team: Zoho

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

YouPay attracts new merchants

Why capping food prices won't work – and will actually make things worse

Bonza reveals it’s ‘Here for Allstralia’ as thousands of travellers have their say

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers