Global supply chains better for Australian economy than protectionist trade policies: ABARES
New research has found Australia will continue to benefit from international supply chains despite the risks posed by global economic shocks.
The solution to Australia’s housing affordability isn’t early access to superannuation. Here’s why
There are several much-better ways to revive the great Australian dream for young Australians.
Why fostering entrepreneurial spirit has never been more important to Australia’s future
It has never been more important to embrace innovation, foster entrepreneurship and support the role of the startup ecosystem in delivering economic growth and job creation.
Peter Strong: Now JobKeeper has ended, we need to help small businesses find staff again
JobKeeper kept many small businesses alive, kept millions of people in jobs and saved the economy, but it's now time for a new conversation.
Labor’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund aims to promote manufacturing in Australia’s post-pandemic economy
The $15 billion would be provided through a combination of loans, equity, co-investment and guarantees, with the fund aimed at helping build new industries and boosting existing ones.
The Australian economy can’t reset without respect for knowledge: Ross Garnaut
Garnaut says respect for knowledge and science played a large role in policy-making during COVID-19, which led to Australia’s success in responding to the pandemic.
Going regional: Opportunity could grow for small-town businesses as people flee cities
Australians have been fleeing the city at never-before-seen levels, and naturally lockdowns are a big part of the explanation.
A ticking time bomb: Why the economic stats for 2020 were so misleading
The Aussie economy could be in for a big shock in 2021.
Economists say up to 110,000 jobs could be lost when JobKeeper ends this month
JobKeeper recipients working in the transport, arts and recreation, and accommodation and food services industries are the most likely to lose their jobs when JobKeeper ends.
Josh Frydenberg has an opportunity to crush unemployment and transform Australia
Josh Frydenberg has the opportunity to become a transformational Australian treasurer if he is willing to go for broke on unemployment.
Small business might be key to Australia’s recovery, but a collective effort is required
Australians believe small and medium enterprises have the potential to drive our recovery post-COVID-19, but a collective effort from government, business and consumers is needed to help them thrive.
Returning the economy to where it was pre-COVID-19 is nowhere near good enough: Ross Garnaut
"Talk about returning the economy to normal after the crisis is misguided. Before the crisis, normal was nowhere near good enough," says Ross Garnaut.
