It isn’t right to say we are out of recession, as these six graphs demonstrate
It’d be wrong to say that we are out of recession, although that’s how the graph of Wednesday’s GDP numbers makes it look.
“Not going to be roses”: Australia might be out of recession, but economic recovery has only just begun
Australia may officially be out of the COVID-19-induced recession, but GPD growth is but one indication of the economy's health.
An all-out trade war would cost Australia 6% of GDP, and cost China just 0.5%
Australia pays for the manufactured goods it imports by exporting commodities, mainly to China. So how detrimental would a trade war be?
In the face of a cataclysmic pandemic and deep recession, Australian house prices are back up: Here’s why
House prices are back up. Are you even surprised? This is Australia, where the family home is as well protected from price falls as from fire.
Australia’s leading economists want JobSeeker boosted by $100 per week and tied to wages
Once about as high as the pension, the JobSeeker payment has fallen to 40% of the full-time minimum wage and halfway below the poverty line.
Address the problem, not the symptoms: Why we shouldn’t entirely blame the Woodville Pizza guy for SA’s lockdown
South Australia's outbreak illustrates the problem of insecure and low-paid work, and the moral jeopardy it forces on people.
Victoria’s ‘game-changing’ tech budget brings much-needed capital for startups
Victoria's budget includes some questionable SME policies. But, for the startup and tech community, there is plenty to celebrate.
“The share market prices the future”: As the ASX booms, who stands to benefit, and who misses out?
A perfect storm of positive news has seen US stock markets soaring, and the ASX is following suit. But which Aussie sectors stand to win?
JobKeeper saved 700,000 jobs in early stages of pandemic: RBA
JobKeeper wage subsidies reduced total employment losses by at least 700,000 between April and July, according to a Reserve Bank report.
Victorian government announces $25.7 million venture growth fund, as Treasurer laments great ideas “gone missing”
A new venture growth fund to be announced in today’s budget will see $25 million invested into Victoria's startup ecosystem.
The mammoth Retirement Incomes Review uncovered problems a compulsory super increase won’t solve
Pouring a greater proportion of each pay packet into the hands of super funds will not benefit Australians heading for retirement.
Small business advocates welcome government push to delay super rise
The Morrison government will delay the superannuation guarantee rise until mid-2021, in response to the COVID-19-induced economic fallout.
