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‘I studied economics to better understand the world and equip me with better tools to serve society’

Emeritus Professor Anis Chowdhury, an Associate of the Centre for Future Work, was recently appointed...

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No need for panic over ‘sticky’ inflation: Jericho

Inflation has stopped falling, but there’s no need for a further rate hike, says Greg...
Does leave for menstruation and menopause advance women’s rights and gender equality at work?

Does leave for menstruation and menopause advance women’s rights and gender equality at work?

There are growing calls for the establishment of new work rights, including additional leave, for...
Calls for massive rate hikes and recession are cavalier: Jericho

Calls for massive rate hikes and recession are cavalier: Jericho

Inflation will remain higher for longer, but a recession is not the solution, says Greg...
Increasing JobSeeker is possible, it’s just a question of priorities

Increasing JobSeeker is possible, it’s just a question of priorities

The government has the power to make significant and long-awaited improvements to the JobSeeker scheme...
Who’s hurting most from rising interest rates? It’s probably you.

Who’s hurting most from rising interest rates? It’s probably you.

Soaring house prices, high household debt and the pervasiveness of variable rate home loans mean...
Video: The Right to Disconnect is NOT Bad for Productivity

Video: The Right to Disconnect is NOT Bad for Productivity

The Right to Disconnect legislation being passed recently has attracted criticism from Opposition leader Peter...
Australia’s “stupid” surplus obsession must end

Australia’s “stupid” surplus obsession must end

A budget surplus doesn’t mean a government is good at running the economy – we...
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The RBA should keep its finger off the interest rate trigger

With unemployment tumbling in February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should resist the urge...

Increasing minimum wage would not drive inflation up: new report

Increasing minimum wage would not drive inflation up: new report

A significant increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not...

Fixing the work and care crisis means tackling insecure and unpredictable work

Fixing the work and care crisis means tackling insecure and unpredictable work

The Fair Work Commission is examining how to reduce insecurity and unpredictability in part-time and...
Aged care wage rise decision crucial for elderly Australians

Aged care wage rise decision crucial for elderly Australians

The Australia Institute says wage rises for aged care workers will improve the lives of...