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Companies vying for government contracts could soon have to meet gender targets. Will we finally see real progress?

Written by Leonora Risse, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Canberra

The Australian government wants to make sure its contracts – worth almost A$75 billion annually – don’t just deliver taxpayers value for money, but also promote gender equity.

Under proposed procurement policy changes announced earlier this month, large companies that wish to bid for government contracts...

R&D Tax Incentive 2025 Changes: What Will Impact Your Business?
The Australian government’s R&D Tax Incentive has been a powerful engine for innovation, helping countless businesses p…
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, new index finds
gorodenkoff/Getty ImagesGender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities hel…
AI makes measuring work performance a lot trickier. How do companies adapt?
Getty ImagesLet’s be honest, even just writing this sentence has meant engaging with some very basic artificial intelli…
How ‘build-to-rent-to-own’ could help more renters get a toehold in the housing market
Jakub Zerdzicki/Pexels, CC BYWith record low housing affordability and more Australians destined for lifelong renting, govern…
The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences
Getty ImagesIf last week’s trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it’s because we’ve bee…
As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for
Once again, the annual shopping extravaganza known as “Black Friday” is nearly upon us, this year falling on Nove…

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…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Fairmont Port Douglas
Australia, 10 September 2020 – Accor will bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time, with the announcement that the Fairmont Port Douglas is set to open…
The right to disconnect from work – and employer surveillance – is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?
A new law giving Australian workers the “right to disconnect” – to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable) – comes into effect…
Why Professional Translation is Best for Business
Many people have learned the hard way that when it comes to translating documents for business. It is always tempting to use a layman translator that seems proficient in both…

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

Australia’s small business sector has launched a fierce campaign against the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) proposed ban on debit and credit card...

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

Lessons in AI: How LoanOptions.ai Shows What Smart Adoption Really Looks Like

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

Driving smarter: how car subscription models are redefining mobility and financial flexibility

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

The Future of Wealth Technology

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv wins national accolade at 2025 Australian Service Excellence Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...