Business & Economics

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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

Getting the right money on the right terms at COP28

When financial investors come together to contribute to blended finance options for climate change, it can amount to much more than money

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Business & Economics

Avoiding the cliff and the freefall into poverty

For more than 20 years, Anti-Poverty Week has campaigned to ensure that every Australian has adequate food and shelter. How far have we come?

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Business & Economics

The business leaders ‘hiding’ chronic illness

After COVID, the impact of long-term health conditions is being felt across the workforce. But managers are keeping their illnesses a secret over career concerns

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Politics & Society

How social procurement can revive Victoria’s economy

The Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework can help stimulate the local economy and combat the harsh socio-economic effects of COVID-19

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Health & Medicine

Watch Episode 5: Life Beyond Coronavirus: The Expert View

Australia is set for its first recession in 29 years, but what are the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on the way we work?

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Business & Economics

From #BlackLivesMatter to real workplace change

Some may be sceptical of the business responses to the Black Lives Matter movement, but corporate activism can make a strong statement of support for social justice causes

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Business & Economics

Should we trust in trusts during COVID-19?

The economic downturn is exposing trust beneficiaries to a series of risks, but the trust structure can still help those in financial distress

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Business & Economics

Oil wars, petrol prices and COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic and global oil price wars are having an economic impact worldwide, but one consequence is lower fuel prices at Australian petrol pumps for the foreseeable future

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Business & Economics

The COVID-19 shock to supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic is only the latest shock to supply chains – but COVID-19 is a wake-up call to businesses in terms of the cost of being under-prepared

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