There are calls to redesign plane, bus and train seats to accommodate modern body sizes. Australia-first research has revealed the nation gains an average of 1.5 to 3.5 kilograms per person per decade which will have an impact on transport efficiency and safety. Anticipating changes in body...
Online job services will be put to the test by a new agency to ensure they are getting the best results for unemployed Australians. The Australian Centre for Evaluation will work with the employment department to use randomised controlled trials to evaluate different features of online...
Australia’s clean energy transition may have “stalled” but the answer could already be on our rooftops, experts say. Home batteries, electric cars and heat pumps are being installed alongside Australia’s world-leading rooftop solar, creating a capacity to store excess daytime energy for use in the evenings...
Saving a few dollars today can add up to a lot of money later on – cash that you can use to start investing, pay off your debt repayment, or save for retirement. But to ensure you have a clear direction and achieve what you want,...
The advent of digital technology has transformed the business landscape, ushering in a new era where working from home is no longer a rarity but a common occurrence. This shift has necessitated the need for entrepreneurs to create conducive workspaces within their homes. Designing a...
It’s easy to make mistakes with money, especially if you’re unaware of how dire the consequences of your actions could be. Here, we’ll look at some of the most common financial mistakes people commit that frequently result in severe financial difficulties. Even if you’re not financially secure...
In the complex world of business, commercial disputes are a common occurrence that can be both challenging and draining. Whether it involves a disagreement between two businesses or an issue with a supplier or client, commercial disputes are never welcome. The adage “it’s better to...
The number of Australians with super balances in the hundreds of millions has been expanding quickly as the federal government prepares to tighten tax breaks for wealthy retirees. The Labor government committed to halving tax breaks for those with super balances of $3 million or more...
Victoria will broaden a little-known tax to encourage more property owners to rent out empty homes and develop vacant land. Treasurer Tim Pallas on Tuesday announced legislation would be introduced to expand the vacant residential land tax statewide. Currently, the tax applies to residential homes unoccupied for...
A greater focus will be placed on keeping apprentices in work as poor pay exacerbates already tight budgets and triggers dropouts. Concerns over worker shortages and training gaps have led to a push from Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor to reform the system. The centrepiece of the new...