Economy
Unemployment growing
The Australian Bureau of Statistics have released their monthly Labour Force report showing unemployment up 0.2% to 5.6%. Although those......
European economies in trouble
After the recent Cyprus bank crisis, Spain and Slovenia have now been identified as weak links in the European Economy.......
Super system up for debate
Many Australians don’t understand the complexities of the superannuation system but today its efficiency and the needs for reform were......
Women also put at risk by super changes
As speculation builds about the Government’s proposed changes to superannuation, a new possible casualty has emerged. And no, it’s not......
Cyprus crippled despite bailout
Cyprus has avoided a disastrous exit from the Eurozone after European finance ministers agreed on a 10 billion euro bailout......
ACTU conference addresses rise in insecure work
The ACTU has today concluded a two day conference looking at the issues with casual and short term contracts. Over......
Casualisation of workforce puts pressure on first time home owners
A new report which launched today into home ownership looks into defaulting on the Australian dream and discusses Australia’s increasing......
Closing the tax loophole
The government and the opposition are scratching around for savings as they try to fund election promises. But the nation’s......
Gillard joins Abbott in offering money for big road in Sydney’s west
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced federal funding for a motorway connecting western Sydney and inner-city Sydney as a national......
China’s carbon tax
China is set to take a great leap forward when it comes to taxation policies that protect the environment. The......