Press Releases

Press Releases

Nick Pesch announced as new MD Australia and New Zealand at Randstad
Nick Pesch, formally National Director of Randstad Australia, is set to start the position of Managing Director Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) within the leading global HR and recruitment company…
How I wrote and published a book about the economics of coronavirus in a month
ShutterstockJust out.MIT Press First ReadsI just published a book, Economics in the Age of COVID-19. It was written over the last month or so, peer-reviewed, edited and released by MIT…
Morrison’s budget tax plan is another missed opportunity
Even though this year’s budget is pretty good politics and reasonable economics, on almost every front, it is a missed opportunity to be bold. Last year’s budget was a bank-bashing…
G.J. Gardner Homes lands franchising award
G.J. Gardner Homes has taken out the country’s top franchising awards, winning the coveted Australian Established Franchisor of the Year, Excellence in International Franchising and the Franchisor Social Responsibility awards…
Buckle up. 2019-20 survey finds the economy weak and heading down, and that's ahead of surprises
As uncertain as 2019-20 is, The Conversation's team of 20 leading economists are in broad agreement that the outlook isn't good. Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will also have…
Must-Have Shirts For The Summer
Have you ever thought about why people follow clothing trends? Despite following certain new patterns, some basic and essential wearable products remain the center of focus to complete the wardrobe. Few…
why 'the marketplace for ideas' can fail – from an economist's perspective
ShutterstockThere is no shortage of repugnant and dangerous ideas in the world. An age old question is whether free speech will see good ideas win out over bad.The proposition that…
the pros and cons of insurance companies embracing artificial intelligence
It’s a new day not very far in the future. You wake up; your wristwatch has recorded how long you’ve slept, and monitored your heartbeat and breathing. You drive to…