Despite decades of cost cutting, governments spend more than ever. How can we make sense of this?
Getty Images Recent controversies over New Zealand’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch program have revolved around the apparent shortcomings […]
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Is there any hope for a fairer carve-up of the GST between the states?
When the Western Australian state government handed down its state budget on Thursday, it showed a balance sheet solidly in
Would you cheat on your tax? It’s a risky move, the tax office knows a lot about you
Soon, more than 15 million Australians should be lodging a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office in the hope
Companies are betting on AI to help lift productivity. Workers need to be part of the process
The Conversation, CC BY-NC Australia’s productivity is flatlining, posting the worst vitals we’ve seen in 60 years. Politicians and chief
School playgrounds are one of the main locations for bullying. How can they be set up to stop it?
Dan Kenyon/ Getty Images Children spend thousands of hours in playgrounds at school. A lot of this time does not
Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear
The Conversation, CC BY-NC The first term of the Albanese government was defined by its fight against inflation, but the
How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?
rarrarorro/Shutterstock The tax cuts bill currently being debated by the US Senate will add another US$3 trillion (A$4.6 trillion) to
There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?
On Monday, the federal government announced new rules to boost safety in the early childhood sector. From September there will
The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
Screenshot June 17 2025, Courtesy of Flightradar24 The Middle East is a region of intense beauty and ancient kingdoms. It
Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?
Rawpixel/ Getty Images About one quarter of Australian school students are learning English as an additional language or dialect. This