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The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states

Unsurprisingly, New South Wales and Victoria, the most populous states, have the largest GSP. They account for 31% and 23% of our national economy.

POLITICS

Albanese government creates over one million jobs, breaking historic record

The figures also show strong jobs growth across the states, with employment in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia reaching record highs.

INNOVATION

There’s a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what’s fair?

The argument is that young people are not fully “work-ready” and require more intensive employer support to develop the right skills for their job.

INNOVATION

Albanese government cracks down on Shrinkflation

Shrinkflation refers to the practice where the size of a product is reduced while the price remains the same, or even increases.

INNOVATION

AI advances likely making students more knowledgeable than teachers, says Prof. Biman Prasad

Prof. Prasad noted that many principals have already observed students digitally fact-checking their teachers, highlighting the generation’s natural adaptation to AI tools.

OPINION

Job scams are on the rise, What are they, and how can you protect yourself?

Scammers target their victims based on their online behaviour, financial situation, needs and even vulnerability to certain types of persuasion.

INNOVATION

Australia’s lack of investment in R&D costing 42,000 jobs, says Prof. Sharath Sriram

Australia’s spending on R&D as a percentage of GDP has been on the decline for more than a decade to below 2%.

IMMIGRATION

One million long-term arrivals entered Australia in 2023, is that sustainable?

"This is placing immense pressure on housing and our critical infrastructure and has not solved our worker shortage crisis.”

OPINION

Australia should welcome global talent and foster multilateral research collaborations

It’s timely to ask what Australia is really seeking to secure if we are restricting the development of technologies that are critical for our country?

OPINION

We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work

Almost 60% of “casuals” had been in the job for more than a year. About 80% expected to still be there in a year’s time.

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