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The coronavirus supplement is the biggest boost to Indigenous incomes since Whitlam. It should be made permanent

Written by Francis Markham, Research Fellow, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University

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On March 23 the government effectively doubled payments to the unemployed, single parents and students, introducing a new unconditional Coronavirus Supplement to go on top of existing allowances such as Newstart, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, Austudy and Abstudy.

From April 27 single unemployed adults will get around A$557.85 per...

Australia could tax Google, Facebook and other tech giants with a digital services tax – but don’t hold your breath
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Being monitored at work? A new report calls for tougher workplace surveillance controls
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Actually, Gen Z stand to be the biggest winners from the new $3 million super tax
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NZ Budget 2025: funding growth at the expense of pay equity for women could cost National in the long run
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KiwiSaver at a crossroads: budget another missed opportunity to fix NZ’s underperforming retirement scheme
Lynn Grieveson/Getty ImagesWhen KiwiSaver was introduced in 2007 it was built on a stark reality: New Zealand Super alone wil…
How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues
Lightspring/ShutterstockWith the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has signalled a return to aggre…

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…

Talent and Campaign Manager appointed at Komodo
Influencer Marketing Agency, Komodo, Set to Launch TikTok Offering in Australia Global marketing agency, Komodo, has announced it will be launching a dedicated TikTok arm to the business in Australia…
Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Use SafeOpt
The goal of any business is to make money while providing a product or service that benefits its customers or clients. Many factors go into achieving this goal, but one…
That election promise. It will help first home buyers, but they better be cautious
The money will help, but there's no guarantee things will turn out well.ShutterstockThe Coalition has put forward a scheme to help first home buyers get into homes, under which the…

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

The Role of Modern Payroll Modern payroll systems are essential to any organization's financial infrastructure in today's rapidly evolving business...

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

It pays to understand how the international taxation system works before you start selling abroad. Take a glance at the business news just now an...

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...