Small businesses can drive up Australian productivity. But they need support
The prosperity of future generations of Australians is at risk as our economy faces a persistent decline in productivity growth.
Why values-based capitalism is good for business and Australia
Teaching company owners how to implement values-based capitalism, be principle-centered leaders, support teamwork, joint problem-solving, and collaboration accelerates company growth, creates jobs, and results in more exports.
Australia’s economy bounced back in the December quarter, but could it continue?
Australia’s economy bounced back a welcome 3.4% in the December quarter of 2021, more than reversing the 1.9% lockdown-related decline in the September quarter.
Top economists explain how the pandemic will affect the Australian economy for decades to come
The consensus of 23 leading Australian economists is that the economy will be reliant on government support for some time to come.
Utes, harvesters, production lines: How Australian businesses have gone machinery mad
The latest GDP data shows business investment in equipment and machinery grew at its fastest rate since 2009.
Clare O’Neil: Innovation — and immigration — key to post-COVID-19 recovery
Labor's Clare O'Neil says innovation and technology are key to economic growth, and immigration will only strengthen the sector.
Climate change could cost about 310,000 jobs annually, according to new Deloitte report
Climate change could reduce Australia’s economic growth by 3% per year and cost about 310,000 jobs annually if left unchecked, says Deloitte Access Economics.
These six Australian industries have intensified opportunities for economic growth, CSIRO says
Innovation in health, energy, agribusiness, mineral resources, manufacturing and digital will be vital to Australia’s economic economy.
We need to help unemployed postgraduates start businesses, says CSIRO chief scientist Cathy Foley
Highly skilled postgraduates should be employed by organisations looking to boost R&D or assisted in starting businesses of their own.
Mike Cannon-Brookes backs plan to create 1 million jobs through eco-friendly investment
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes is backing a plan to revitalise the economy post-pandemic, and create 1 million jobs, through green investment.
Economic fears and payroll red tape: Why SMEs are losing faith in the Morrison government
Small business confidence in the Morrison government has eroded in the face of renewed fears about the economy and frustration about payroll red tape.
“We can only control what we can”: Small businesses contend with growth barriers heading into 2020
Small businesses are working to overcome growth barriers as concerns about the state of the economy increase across the sector, new research indicates.
