Economy
Unemployment at all time high, but the kids are alright
Australia’s next generation are facing an uncertain future. With unemployment rates at levels not seen since the mid- nineties, youth......
Funding disappointment for Aboriginal organisations
The first round of funding under the new Indigenous Advancement Strategy was announced this week. More than thirteen hundred organisations......
Super funded housing: super idea or super disaster?
Would you take money from your superannuation to purchase a home? After Joe Hockey’s suggestion to allow people to tap......
Car industry funding smoke and mirrors
In another backflip on budget policy, the Abbott government announced today via Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, that it would repeal......
Migrants lift Aussie economy
Far from being a burden on the economy, a report from Australia’s Migration Council finds migrants actually boost it. The......
The taxing task of chasing multi-nationals
The Labor party released its policy on taxing multi-national companies today in an attempt to stave off accusations they won’t......
McClure report could lead to tax changes
The Federal Government has flagged a number of changes to the current welfare system in an attempt to raise funds.......
Uncertainty of Government funding to Indigenous community services
Funding provided by the government to various Indigenous services across the country has been placed in jeopardy due to delays.......
Economic downturn affects Norfolk Island’s independence
More than 30 years after gaining its independence, Norfolk Island is in economic trouble. Australia is now making moves to......
Unemployment rises for January
Once again new Australian Bureau of Statistics employment figures are creating headaches for governments around the country with the release......