Payment card fees are ridiculously complex.
When you pay by a card, the merchant pays a fee to its bank. Sometimes it will pass some, all, or more of the fee through to you, the customer, through a surcharge on the price of the product you are buying. But only a few merchants surcharge, meaning that the merchant’s costs of customers using...
'That is Nauru. All the people are sad,' explains the child who drew this picture. Australian Human Rights CommissionThe 37 asylum seeker babies and 54 children who risk deportation from Australia could face significant, irreversible mental health damage if sent back to Nauru. And the longer they’re detained, the greater the risk of damage.
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A recent Human Rights Watch report condemned Australia for its 'abusive' approach to asylum seekers.AAP/Eoin BlackwellAustralia’s human rights record is increasingly subject to international critique alongside pariah states like Saudi Arabia and North Korea. On the face of it, this juxtaposition is easily rejected. But strong evidence backs...
The Zika virus is suspected of causing this rare autoimmune disorder. Jason Corneveaux/Flickr, CC BY-SAThe recent outbreak of Zika virus in South America has been a cause of concern. This is not because Zika itself is a serious condition, but because it is believed to be linked to birth defects when expectant mothers are infected, and to a rare...
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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Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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