The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
Australia is responding to domestic violence after the event, not preventing it from happening
Four domestic violence-related deaths in one weekend in New South Wales have reignited questions about what more can be done to protect vulnerable people, two years after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelled domestic and gender-based violence a “national crisis”.
As renewed chaos grips the oil market, one country is keeping global prices down – by reducing demand
China is reaping the benefits of electric vehicles. But Australia’s reliance on diesel leaves it exposed, writes energy market expert Dr Lurion De Mello.
Macquarie researchers secure $4.5 million for robotics and financial resilience research
Macquarie University researchers have secured more than $4.5 million in Australian Research Council funding for projects ranging from creating robots capable of learning and improving autonomously to understanding and mitigating housing bubbles.
With clean power comes great responsibility: the Macquarie researcher advocating for fairer energy policies
How can we make the energy transition more equitable? Ask Dr Marjan Nazifi.
Southeast Asia’s costly AI bargain with US tech giants
US technology companies’ investments in artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia risk reproducing existing patterns of technological dependency, writes Dr Govand Azeez.
Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?
Revolut is the latest challenger seeking a foothold in Australia’s highly concentrated banking market. Its large existing customer base and strong global backing give it an advantage, but they do not guarantee success.
New research outlines a blueprint for NSW’s next phase of gambling reform
Experts say the NSW state government must move beyond piecemeal policies and adopt a more ambitious blueprint for reducing gambling harm.
Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Today, prime minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.
One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong
A Senior Research Fellow from the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy fact checks Pauline Hanson's new Medicare photo ID policy and finds the $3billion savings don't add up.
Dupe or design theft? Sabo takes on Shein and Kmart in epic battle
Queensland clothing brand Sabo says retail behemoths Kmart and Shein copied its designs. Legal experts say proving ownership of intellectual property in fashion is far more difficult than many consumers realise.
Why some of the most successful startup founders are ‘a bit toxic’
Could ‘dark triad’ traits like narcissism and manipulation in leadership actually foster entrepreneurial energy? New research shows they may, but the same traits that build successful start-ups can also break them.
With challenge comes opportunity: how AI is transforming Indonesia’s digital economy
Could Indonesia’s diaspora be the key to unlocking the potential of the country’s digital economy?