One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
It’s clear some women struggle to work because of their menopausal symptoms, but help to keep them in the workforce must be provided in a way that doesn’t set them up for further discrimination.
Nudge theory is used in many sectors, but can be particularly helpful in getting people to actively engage in decisions affecting their savings and investments.
Setting financial goals, even if only modest, can help us to prioritise, make better decisions, and regain a sense of control. Here’s how to set – and achieve – them.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has used words with specific meanings in the objective he intends to legislate, among them “preserve”, “dignified”, “equitable” and “sustainable”.
A new study underlines the need for regulatory reform to address the dismissal of women workers during pregnancy, including on the basis of redundancy.
We have the means, but how do you convince people to follow public health advice such as lockdowns?
Australia’s largest financial institutions face increasing scrutiny about how their executives are remunerated.
A decision to extend out-of-home care to 21 years of age will significantly advance the life opportunities for many of Victoria’s most vulnerable young people.
From property to local government, economic sectors are meeting the climate change challenge head-on. Now the federal government must get on board.
Australia criminalised forced marriage in 2013, but the practice continues to rise, highlighted most recently by developments in the tragic case of Ruqia Haidari.
Not all people in banks are unethical, but banking does attract unethical people.
There’s been a limited focus on understanding and safeguarding the mental wellbeing of educators who work in the early childhood sector.
Without policies to address the core needs of small business, Victoria's second wave of COVID-19 restrictions will be a killer blow.
Many more households face financial hardship and discomfort at home this winter, as we physically self-isolate from work, family and friends due to COVID-19.
Expect fewer visits to IVF clinics, fewer people in the waiting room at once, and temperature checks, now that clinics have reopened.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on Australia's screen industry, but also offers a chance to finally address some of its longstanding issues of diversity and inclusion.
If you're suffering from a serious illness, here's what you need to know.
While the psychological risks of COVID-19 are of concern, there are measures that can be put into place now to support people emotionally.
For some women and children, safely isolating at home will simply not be an option.
E-commerce represents less than two per cent of commerce in Southeast Asia. For venture capitalist, Jefrey Joe, that gap represents opportunity.
Philanthropy is now viewed as a way of creating communities of people with a shared goal of bringing positive, practical change to the world.
Financial services royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne is arguing for less and clearer law, and tougher corporate cops.
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