Economy
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is worried about investor lending for the first time in 15 years
While vulnerabilities in the financial markets is not a good thing, strangely this could help first home buyers get into a home of their own.
Contrary to BCA claims, Victoria actually among strongest places for business investment according to actual data
Despite continual demonisation of Victoria’s economy and suggestion that the state is a bad place to invest, the most recent state economy figures show that the Victoria remains a very popular place for businesses.
The Wage Price Index (WPI) shows wages are up. So why doesn't it feel that way?
The latest figures from the ABS show wages are growing at a reasonable rate, but a deeper look shows a big problem might be about to bite Australian workers.
CSIRO 350 job cuts a damning indictment on Government priorities, misses 'golden opportunity' on research
The announcement this week that CSIRO are to cut 350 research jobs is another damning indictment on Australia’s ongoing failure to prioritise research and development.
Australian workers are being shortchanged $95.8 billion a year in unpaid overtime
According to new research, if Australian workers were paid for the hours of overtime they currently do for free, they would be more than $300 a fortnight better off
