Economy
Could the clean energy target solve the energy wars
Malcolm Turnbull has talked down a bid by the Nationals for the government to reject a clean energy target. The......
Does coal have a future in keeping our lights on at night?
Australia’s shift from using coal towards greater dependence on renewable sources of energy has always been a slow process. With arguments both......
Could microfinance ever take off in Australia?
Many families in third world nations rely on microfinance to make ends meet. The system of small loans, typically given......
Renewed calls for royal commission into Australia’s banks
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is facing a fresh inquiry amid claims it facilitated 53,000 transactions linked to money laundering......
Calls for greater regulation on the use of genetic testing by insurers
Researchers are concerned insurance companies can unfairly exclude Australians from coverage based on genetic testing. Currently holders of life insurance......
Australia Failing To Launch Into Space
The South Australian and ACT governments have signed an agreement to push Australia towards the establishment of a national space agency.......
China clamps down on overseas investments
Chinese companies investing overseas in real estate instead of supporting local projects could be harming China’s financial stability. The overseas......
Is climate change bad for business bottom line?
In a world first move, two shareholders have taken the Commonwealth Bank to Federal Court for allegedly failing to disclose......
Rethinking Humanitarian Intervention
When is humanitarian intervention justfied and the checks and balances required to ensure some nation states aren’t simply taking advantage......
What will be the consequences for the Commonwealth Bank?
Following revelations that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is facing fines of nearly a trillion dollars after almost 54,000 breaches......