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The state of the union(s): how a perfect storm weakened the workers' voices

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageJust after the second world war, union membership was almost 65% of the workforce. Now it is just 15%.Wikimedia Commons

With the Senate again rejecting the government’s bill to restore the Australian Building and Construction Commission, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has the triggers he needs for a double-dissolution election on July 2....

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Ideas for Australia: Welfare reform needs to be about improving well-being, not punishing the poor

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAt its peak in 1996, nearly 25% of Australia's working-age population was receiving basic income support benefits.AAP/Dan Peled

The Conversation has asked 20 academics to examine the big ideas facing Australia for the 2016 federal election and beyond. The 20-piece series will examine, among others, the state of democracy, health, education,...

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Ideas for Australia: Closing the gap is proving hard, but we can do better by working developmentally

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
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The Conversation has asked 20 academics to examine the big ideas facing Australia for the 2016 federal election and beyond. The 20-piece series examines, among others, the state of democracy, health, education, environment, equality, freedom of speech, federation and economic reform.


The significance of government services and funding to the...

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Signing the Paris Climate Agreement is easy – what comes next for Australia will be hard

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThe Paris climate agreement will be open for signing at the UN's New York headquarters for the next year, starting tomorrow.Yero/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Tomorrow, world leaders and diplomats will converge on the United Nations' New York headquarters to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change. It will be the largest UN signing event in history...

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  18. Economists should step out of their bubble more often
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  24. In remembering Anzac Day, what do we forget?
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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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