Australia Housing

Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax Back in Focus Amid Australia’s Housing Crisis: Debate and Its Implications

As Australia faces a worsening housing crisis, two hot-button issues — negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) — have returned to the national agenda. With an election on the horizon, politicians are weighing these controversial tax concessions as potential...
Healthcare Sector

Australia: Battle Between Private Hospitals and Health Insurers: What’s at Stake?

In recent years, a growing standoff between private hospitals and health insurers has come to the forefront of Australia’s healthcare sector. At its heart is a disagreement over how much health insurers should pay hospitals for their services, a conflict...
Dental Care

A Toothless Health System: Why It’s Time to Bring Dental Care Into Medicare

When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was conspicuously left out. Now, half a century later, Australians are still suffering the consequences. In an era where medical care is largely covered by the universal healthcare...
Australia

Australia’s National Newspoll: Another 50-50 Deadlock Amid Political Stalemate

Australia's political landscape continues to reflect deep divisions, with a national Newspoll conducted between September 16 and 20 showing a deadlock at 50-50 for the third consecutive time. The poll, based on a sample size of 1,249 voters, highlights the...
Web of Data Brokers

Unseen Web of Data Brokers, Telemarketers, and Scammers: Why Australia Needs Stronger Privacy Protections

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of currency, companies wield significant power, collecting and sharing our personal information between brokers, telemarketers, and often with scammers. These businesses profit from the data they collect, while Australians...
Australia

47,500 Australians Found Work in August: A Testament to Economic Balance

In August, an extra 47,500 Australians entered the workforce, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. This development is more than just a numerical success; it represents a major achievement for both the Australian government and the Reserve Bank...
Clearview AI Australia

Australian Information Commissioner Drops Case Against Clearview AI: What This Means for Privacy in Age of Big Tech

The office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced this week that it would be taking no further action against the facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marks a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies globally,...
Australia Cost of Living

Australia’ Cost of Living Paradox: Navigating Subsidies, Inflation, and Interest Rates

In a world where the cost of living consistently captures headlines and conversations, there is an underlying paradox that often goes unnoticed. On one side, governments strive to ease the financial burden on citizens by implementing subsidies for essentials like...
Interest Rate

US Fed’s Interest Rate Cuts Signal Potential Shifts for Australia

In a stunning development that has sent ripples through global financial markets, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a pivotal announcement on Saturday, signaling the imminent start of a series of interest rate cuts in the United States. This...
Australia University

Australia Government Announces Cap on International Student Enrollments for 2025: Implications and Reactions

After months of speculation and intense debate within the education sector, the Australian federal government has finally announced a cap on the number of international students permitted to commence their studies in the country starting in 2025. This decision, which...
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