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Five ideas to help fix Australia's tax system

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Our tax reform debate seems to be stuck. Our federal fiscal system is skewed. What kind of a fiscal bargain can we strike to build a better tax system for the future?

A new federal bargain: share income tax and GST equally

The federal fiscal bargain will always be a dynamic process. But we can re-set parts of our institutional framework to improve...

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Twenty years after the High Court's Wik decision, how does the 'judicial activism' charge stand up?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageInformed critique of the courts and their work is essential to the proper functioning of a democracy.AAP/Mick Tsikas

2016 marks 20 years since High Court handed down the Wik Peoples v Queensland decision on the extent to which pastoral leases over land in Queensland extinguished native title. This year also marks the 20-year anniversary of the...

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How trans people can change their voice to suit their preferred gender

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageIt's a challenge for some transgender people to project the voice of their preferred gender. ReutersPics

A discrepancy between someone’s sex at birth and their internal gender identity and experience of gender is no trivial matter. The negative impacts on the individual’s sense of identity, their confidence in interacting with others,...

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When measuring research, we must remember that 'engagement' and 'impact' are not the same thing

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageWhat is the purpose of measuring engagement, impact or quality?from www.shutterstock.com

In the Innovation Statement late last year, the federal government indicated a strong belief that more collaboration should occur between industry and university researchers.

At the same time, government, education and industry groupings have made numerous...

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  1. Frogs v fungus: time is running out to save seven unique species from disease
  2. Could robot submarines replace the ageing Collins class?
  3. How 'Asiavision' could be a boon for cultural diplomacy
  4. Selling smart things in the home. Nest's struggles to make it work
  5. The 18th-Century Enlightenment and the Problem of Public Misery
  6. Booze and driving don't mix but a zero blood alcohol limit isn't the answer
  7. Arrium’s Whyalla steelworks another threat to fragile manufacturing sector
  8. Sex trade survivors deserve the chance to speak
  9. Medical tourism: having an op overseas adds to the everyday risk of surgery
  10. On public trust and The Conversation's fifth birthday
  11. Labor pledges royal commission into bank behaviour
  12. Climate change threatens entire ecosystems -- let's pick them up and move them
  13. Suburbanising the centre: the Baird government's anti-urban agenda for Sydney
  14. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a royal commission into the banks
  15. Arrium's collapse shows Australia must get a lot smarter about steel
  16. Vital Signs: all eyes on the Aussie dollar
  17. FactCheck: are two-thirds of all industrial disputes in Australia in the construction sector?
  18. Greater police powers and penalties threaten civil liberties in NSW for 'public safety'
  19. Cape York's ecosystems are worth billions of dollars: time to share the wealth
  20. CSIRO must ensure climate science is maintained
  21. Grattan on Friday: Banks' bad behaviour becomes latest pre-election jousting ground
  22. Why we should design smart cities for getting lost
  23. Flawed GST system skews state transport projects
  24. A grim future for Arrium, Ford and Queensland Nickel workers?
  25. Kitchen Science: everything you eat is made of chemicals
  26. Twisted light could dramatically boost internet speeds
  27. Friday essay: Fury Road, The Force Awakens and the 'real' vs digital effects furphy
  28. Politics podcast: Peter Whish-Wilson on the need for a royal commission into banks
  29. Death of a partner can endanger your heart health
  30. BBSW – too dumb to understand?
  31. Indigenous youth with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder need Indigenous-run alternatives to prison
  32. We've found a Shakespeare folio but a swag of original plays are still missing
  33. New relaxed drone regulations will help the industry take off
  34. If not Gonski funding, then what?
  35. Do women take their husband's surname after marriage because of biology?
  36. High housing costs create worries for city tourism and hospitality
  37. Lessons in living heritage from Tokyo to Adelaide
  38. Virtual reality brings new dimension to conservation
  39. Labor takes lead in Newspoll as state income tax plan bombs
  40. Superannuation 'objective' likely to be captured by industry
  41. Coral Bleaching Taskforce: more than 1,000 km of the Great Barrier Reef has bleached
  42. We can't trust drug companies to wine, dine and educate doctors about the drugs they prescribe
  43. Invisible influence: why sales reps are forming relationships with nurses
  44. Hillary Clinton as president will not necessarily be a feminist coup
  45. Nudges, not legislation will drive people to save more for retirement
  46. The banking sector can do its bit to combat family violence
  47. How ancient Aboriginal star maps have shaped Australia's highway network
  48. Turnbull needs to act on bank royal commission to boost his credibility on the unions
  49. Politics podcast: Glenn Lazarus on the government's industrial relations legislation
  50. The Carmichael mine lease shows that decisions on coal need a much wider perspective

Business News

How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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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

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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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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The Daily Magazine

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...