Compulsory superannuation payments help many middle-income earners to save more for retirement, but super is simply the wrong tool to provide an adequate support for low-income earners. Our analysis shows top-up measures targeted at helping this group save for retirement are poorly targeted and an expensive way to do so.
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Many people in America and elsewhere are scared of what Donald Trump will do. As I write, some are in the street protesting that he is not “their president”. Type “What did Trump say?” into Google and it will be obvious why.
Many of the same people are also bewildered, still incredulous that he became even the Republican...
Last week the Australian division of global financial institution Citibank became the first local bank to stop handling cash. The bank’s retail head said it was not a precursor to closing bank branches, but it comes as banks are stepping up their investments in technology, while at the same time looking to reduce costs. But evidence shows...
In 2016, an isolated scientific outpost in northwest Tasmania made a historic finding. The Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station measured carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere exceeding 400 parts per million.
This wasn’t the first time the world has breached the symbolic climate change threshold – that honour was reached by the nor...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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