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?
The federal fiscal bargain will always be a dynamic process. But we can re-set parts of our institutional framework to improve...
Informed critique of the courts and their work is essential to the proper functioning of a democracy.AAP/Mick Tsikas2016 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...
It's a challenge for some transgender people to project the voice of their preferred gender. ReutersPicsA 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,...
What is the purpose of measuring engagement, impact or quality?from www.shutterstock.comIn 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...
Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...
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A colorimetric ELISA ends with a plate that has developed color, and the instinct is to read more ...
Ordering flatpack cabinets can make a renovation or storage project more manageable, but the proce...
If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...
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Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...
There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...
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Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...
Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...