The Albanese government wants to see 80% of Australian workers have a TAFE or university qualification by 2050, up from the current 60%.
The Australian Labor Party's proposed A$1.2 billion strategic reserve of critical minerals aims to secure supply chains, counter China's market dominance, and support domestic production.
Labor and the Coalition have both acknowledged the cost-of-living crisis facing many Australians in separate tax policies unveiled on Sunday.
The Coalition estimates its policy would see 30,000 fewer new international students per year than Labor’s policy. It would also hike visa fees to $5000 for some universities.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ federal budget perpetuates the disregard of policymakers to the plight of those living in poverty.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget in three years is a modest one, with some cost-of-living relief, but the shadow of Trump hangs over it.
Bitcoin tops US$80,000, the US dollar surges, and Wall Street indices reach record highs after Trump’s re-election. This economic spectacle raises concerns about the global impact of Trump’s unpredictable policies, especially for Australia.
Businesses are facing increasing pressure to address major global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and healthcare access. But can companies really make a difference while still turning a profit?
Following the week’s elections in Britain and France, the centre has held for now, but it’s clear incumbents face severe challenges.
While a UK Labour government would undoubtedly pursue closer alignment with the European Union, there are strategic and ideological reasons that will keep the UK engaged in the Indo-Pacific region.
Vietnam is poised to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific region’s decarbonisation. Now is the time for Australia to strengthen its strategic relationship with the country, and the broader Southeast Asia region.
Keeping the costs down on EVs is very challenging, but solutions include improving the supply chain and production networks, and outsourcing to contract manufacturers.
Australia’s biggest competitor has massively expanded nickel production, funded by Australia’s biggest customer. What can Australia's nickel industry do to survive?
The pictures men in paid care work are painting of work in the disability sector versus work in aged care are astonishingly different.
School-leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
It was thought that after the pandemic, young people’s outlook for the future might have improved. But the latest Australian Youth Barometer survey shows it’s actually become worse.
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
Existing research evidence suggests the hegemony of neoliberal measures within Australian welfare policy has resulted in higher, not lower, levels of social and economic injustice.
Season 7 of Monash University’s podcast returns from hiatus with an investigation into food security. How will we feed more people than ever on an ever-warming planet?
While capital skills don’t necessarily translate into job offers for international students, research shows they improve key wellbeing, sustainability, and professional growth aspects.
In the time warp that’s the current state of British politics, another prime minister has gone, but the same party, bereft of ideas, is still in office, clinging to power for its own sake.
There are good reasons for the federal government to abolish the Cashless Debit Card, but what about the BasicsCard?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a “double-whammy” interest rate rise, and it’s likely there’ll be up to five more to come in 2022.
For employers to feel confident hiring individuals who graduated from their course in the 2020s, they need to be convinced of their job-worthiness.
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