Debt

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Politics & Society

Without stronger action, Robodebt could happen again

Despite the deeply disturbing revelations of the Robodebt Royal Commission, many government agencies are still using poor debt collection practices

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Politics & Society

Australia’s pawnbrokers are too lightly regulated and that’s a problem

In Australia, pawnbrokers are largely exempt from national consumer credit laws and it’s leaving often-desperate people exposed to acute risks

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Education

Financial anxiety widespread among university students

A major study of university students finds many are worried about their finances, struggling to combine work and study, and significant numbers are skipping necessities like meals

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Politics & Society

Government: When enough is enough

Are Australians hooked on middle class welfare and nanny state regulation or is government the key to fairness?

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Business & Economics

Watch the video: The verdict on ESOC 2015

The key takeouts from the Economic and Social Outlook Conference 2015, Australia’s premier public policy event.

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Business & Economics

New Outlook

Key questions on Australia’s future and the Government’s take on key economic and social issues are to be debated ahead of the 2016 elections. What does this mean for you?