An artist’s depiction of the
new Apple store proposed for Federation Square. Daniel Andrews
Despite the prominent public role played by Melbourne’s Federation Square, Apple’s...
The incidence of poverty among people over 65
is decreasing in part because of increased labour force participation.
Col Ford and Natasha de Vere/Flickr
The...
Some sectors, like supermarkets, are not
natural monopolies, but have significant economies of scale. Sam Mooy/AAP
When we see excessive spikes in fuel prices, rapid...
A trial of 1,400 drivers across Melbourne
suggests time-of-use charges can be effective in easing traffic congestion.
Road congestion in large Australian cities...
Most of the jobs in regional Queensland’s
mega projects are only temporary. AAP
Queensland election campaigns often focus on big projects for the regions, such as for roads,...
The ACTU has launched a campaign to
create a living wage. AAP
Australia’s national minimum wage should become a “living wage”, according to a new campaign from...
Trouble in paradise: Bermuda is at the
centre of the Paradise Papers leak
The so-called Paradise Papers may sound familiar – leaked documents from a law...
New credit information-sharing rules promise to
open up the consumer credit market to increased competition. Tracey Nearmy/AAP
The federal government will be forcing banks to hand over half...
Once proud, department stores are
just a shell of their former selves. Rousel Studios.
Collection: Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Explanations for the poor...
Applications are now open for the Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator, supported by a generous bequest from Carl and Judy Nielsen.
The accelerator is open to...
