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Eradicating the COVID-19 coronavirus is also the best economic strategy

Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute

Less than a month after restrictions first took effect, Australia appears to have contained the spread of COVID-19 more successfully than we could have possibly imagined.

But we’ve done so at unimaginable cost: large swathes of the economy have been shut down, leaving the livelihoods of millions of Australians on hold indefinitely. With new...

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
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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
Hagen Hopkins/Getty ImagesNot a lot is known about the government’s plans for taxes in the 2025 budget. Few tax policie…
NZ Budget 2025 at a glance: follow the money here
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers her budget address in parliament.Getty ImagesFinance Minister Nicola Willis delivered…
Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target. We need bold action
Australia’s plan to build 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is in trouble. A new report by the National Housing Supply and …

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…

From Hobbyist to Professional: A Comprehensive Guide to Laser Engraving at Home
Laser engraving has witnessed a surge in popularity among both hobbyists and professionals. What once was exclusive to industrial applications is now available for enthusiasts at home. As laser engraving…
The cost of eating healthy: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed food
The rising price of food has been making headlines for the past decade. But prices have not been rising consistently across all food groups – and this has major health…
How AI is shaping the workplace of tomorrow
The global workforce – and work in general – has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last five years, and one which is unlikely to slow down. But how our…

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...

Businesses losing an average of $493k from data integrity flaws

Managing data responsibly and effectively for the AI age can give organisations a strong competitive advantage, but many are failing to harness th...