Consumers and businesses still believe the stint of high inflation will be temporary, and the Reserve Bank of Australia says its important it stays that way. Even a modest uptick in what’s known as inflation expectations would make it “significantly more challenging” to bring inflation back...
Australians are happier, more active, less stressed and better connected to their communities when they replace car trips with alternative modes of transport, a study has revealed. But the research, conducted for Uber, also found households faced barriers to accessing alternative transport, planning trips was not...
A new cyber health check program is being set up for small and medium businesses, allowing them to undertake a free assessment of their security measures. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says cyber issues are a growing risk for all businesses and can have a particularly...
Australia’s ultra-tight job market could be reaching a turning point as more employers flag redundancies. Yet the sharp rise in redundancy intentions – to 31 per cent from 17 per cent – in the Australian HR Institute’s quarterly survey comes alongside an uptick in organisations planning...
Australia could play a key role in regulating artificial intelligence as Europe flags collaboration to keep the advanced technology out of the hands of terrorists. The European Union’s digital envoy to the US is pushing to regulate the emerging technology, saying rules of the road are...
Most Australian motorists are driving less, ditching road trips and considering switching to an electric car to avoid rising fuel costs, according to new research. The Climate Council study, released on Wednesday, also revealed widespread support for the introduction of a fuel-efficiency standard in Australia to...
A renewed focus is being put on helping people living with a disability stay in jobs and progress their careers, amid hopes a fresh approach will change attitudes of employers. Coles Group, Compass Group, Kmart and Target Group and Woolworths have signed up for a $3.3...
Australia must ramp up mining of nickel and copper and support nuclear power to get ahead and stay ahead, resources heavyweight BHP says. In a report launched on Monday, the mining giant delivers a warning about Australia’s economic competitiveness and prosperity with the resources industry and...
The number of Australians delaying a necessary visit to their doctor has doubled, as increasing costs weigh on their hip pockets. Analysis released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday found seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP in 2022-23 delayed...
Renovators are being reminded of the hazard of a deadly material found in one in three houses. About 4000 people die each year from cancer and other asbestos-related diseases – three times the national road toll. In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of Australia banning...