Debt
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
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
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
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?
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.
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?