Economy
New energy trade: solarcoins
Crypto currencies, which are currencies based solely online, have become increasingly popular since their invention back in 2009. Bit Coin......
G20: will Australia’s presidency prompt any change?
It’s often labelled a talkfest, but can Australia’s presidency of the G20 actually achieve something? The Finance Ministers meeting agreed......
Wage rise lowest in a decade
The wages growth figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show a growth of just 2.6 percent, the......
Long-term implications of Holden’s closure on the Australian economy
The immediate consequences of GM Holden’s decision to stop car production in Australia are painful for the affected workers and......
Holden closure a dark day for manufacturing in Australia
Holden workers in South Australia and Victoria are adjusting to the news that the car manufacturer will cease its operations......
Is protectionism or free trade the best course to protect Australian auto?
After billions in subsidies and other measures, the Australian auto industry is still in strife. Ford has already announced it......
Call for Qantas heads to roll
Qantas today announced a half year loss of 300 million dollars and said it will be shedding 1000 jobs next......
Should Australia ditch the debt ceiling?
Australia hasn’t had a debt ceiling long, but there is already a push to get rid of it. The federal......
Pension age could go up to 70
The Productivity Commission has recommended that the pension age be raised to 70. They say it will help lower taxes......
Aussies working unpaid overtime worth $100 billion
It’s National Go Home on Time Day and The Australia Institute is calling for us to down tools and take......