Australia’s best defence isn’t to retreat from open trade, but to strengthen and diversify the rules-based system that supports it.
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A law review offers a chance to rethink whether NZ’s insolvent trading rules strike the right balance between creditor protection and business rescue.
Leigh argues three forces underpin most innovation: tinkering, teamwork and trade. New ideas alone aren’t enough.
Australia gets half its urea – a crucial nitrogen fertiliser – from countries now impacted by the war. But research suggests higher food prices aren’t a given.
Australian and NZ farmers have long argued only cow’s milk should be sold as ‘milk’, in line with UK and European laws. This is what our current rules allow.
Rising premiums and insurer retreat reflect deeper shifts in risk – and strain on a system built for a different era.
The standard right to four weeks off hasn’t changed since 1974. But on its own, giving people an extra week off won’t fix the issue of workers doing unpaid overtime.
The strategic significance of the agreement extends beyond bilateral trade. It positions New Zealand as a potential gateway for India into the Pacific.
Both private-sector and government spending contributed to the fastest GDP growth since 2022. Yet it’s still well below the growth Australians saw in the past.
Yes, these exclusions are in the fine print of most policies. But with thousands now facing bills for cancelled plans – is this fair? And what can you do about it?
The rise in the oil price so far complicates the outlook, but does not resemble past energy crises.
Despite signs of progress, men are still almost twice as likely to be in the highest-earning income bracket.
War has caused chaos for airlines in the Middle East, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
The first in-depth analysis of discouraged workers finds they range from young men to mums. Unless we pay more attention to them, we risk misreading the economy.
If you’re one of CommBank’s 17 million customers, don’t panic. But given how well AI can now fake documents, all banks will need to rethink their security.
When new technology can produce the texts companies or departments use to explain themselves, core values can shift incrementally without anyone really noticing.
In the first study of its kind, researchers matched more than 1,500 Sydney house sales with data on nearly 50,000 public trees. They found location is crucial.
‘Free’ shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.
The new agreement gives Australia and India a chance to become much needed AI chip material suppliers – and an alternative to China.
There are some big gaps in Australia’s policy settings if we are going to catch up on new AI-powered robotics.
The latest announcement follows more than 40 years of previous plans that amounted to nothing. Will this time be any different?
Interest rates could go up even further this year. If you’re struggling with your home loan repayments, here’s where you can go for help.
The child care system is facing serious challenges. It’s not clear that changing the funding model would help.
On Friday, Trump said ‘great certainty’ had been brought back to the United States and the world. In truth, the uncertainty is far from over.
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, yet leadership positions remain overwhelmingly held by white men.