Business & Economics

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Environment

Crunch time at COP 29 requires a new deal

Dubbed the ‘Finance COP’, the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties needs to set a positive vision matched with capital and action to meet sustainability goals

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Environment

Should I stay or should I go? Preparing for bushfire season

The instruction to Stay or Go might feel like a mixed message, but with the right planning it’s a proven life saver

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Business & Economics

Client-lawyer privilege versus the Australian Tax Office

ATO officers have broad powers of information collection, but how far can they legally go when that information is protected by client professional privilege?

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Business & Economics

How job-hopping managers undermine corporate culture

A senior manager’s career preferences shape their team's cultural values in both positive and negative ways, with implications for firms selecting senior managers

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Politics & Society

Australia must protect future Olympians from abuse

With athletes at the ‘Youthful’ Olympics as young as 11 years old, more needs to be done to protect young people in sport from any kind of abuse

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Business & Economics

These eight tests will help you decide which of your innovation ideas is going to be a winner

Effectively testing new ideas requires a systematic and structured approach from evaluation through to release

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Business & Economics

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Opinion

People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future

Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people

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Business & Economics

By investing in women now, we will accelerate progress

This year’s International Women’s Day underscores the enormous potential return on investment from backing women

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Business & Economics

How a First Nations’ approach in marketing is helping to decolonise healthcare

Marketing, traditionally associated with branding and sales, now holds immense potential as a catalyst for social change

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Business & Economics

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Opinion

It’s time for boards to get serious about impact

While many corporate boards see the need to engage with environmental and social issues, they’re falling short on reforms that put people and the planet first

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