Press Releases

Press Releases

Why family violence leave should be paid
Five days unpaid family violence leave is a significant improvement over no guaranteed leave at all. But research shows that finances and domestic violence are inextricably linked.Access to a steady…
expect to be underpaid, bullied, harassed or exploited in some way
Young people working in the hospitality industry – covering restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs – are particularly prone to exploitative practices, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.ShutterstockA teenager’s first job…
The Reserve Bank thinks the recovery will look V-shaped. There are reasons to doubt it
Shutterstock/RBAThe Reserve Bank’s long-awaited two-year forecasts for jobs, wages and growth are frightening, but I fear they are not frightening enough.The bank looks two years ahead every three months. The…
If Australia cares about Pacific nations, we should also invest in their care givers
Mother and children in Tanna, Vanuatu. Australia's investment in the Pacific care sector would bring a broad range of positive outcomes.ShutterstockAustralia’s declaration of renewed interest in its Pacific Island neighbours…
FlexiCommercial Announces Expansion into New Zealand
Having operated for 25 years, including decades of offering commercial leasing, flexigroup is expanding its FlexiCommercial Broker Channel to New Zealand. This offers brokers more choice for their customers with…
5 BENEFITS OF USING HIGH-QUALITY HEADPHONES
We all know how colorless life can be without the audio in it. And with the broad range of digital media that surrounds us wherever we go, we all need…
Vital Signs. Might straight down the middle be the source of our economic success?
Australian roads are straight, as has been the trajectory of our economic policy for more than 30 years.ShutterstockWhat do a billionaire, a former vice president, and a US democratic socialist…
Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most
ShutterstockThis week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia’s local newspapers. Of those, 36…