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The states want a bigger say in skilled migration – but doing that actually leaves them worse off

Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Economic Policy, Grattan Institute

State and territory governments have long wanted a bigger say in Australia’s migration system. But our latest report shows states would actually be better off if the federal government no longer allowed them to nominate which skilled migrants they want.

Migrants selected by state governments for state and...

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The states want a bigger say in skilled migration – but doing that actually leaves them worse off

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations

How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research

Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?

A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Shopper sentiment: Key insights for Australian retailers this peak season

Labor’s plan to fast track appointment of administrator to CFMEU could be delayed by Greens and Coalition

The Benefits of Investing in Promotional Products for Brand Marketing [Infographic]

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

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