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Responsive, agile workforce heart of employment white paper vision for economy

Community & Social

An inclusive labour market focusing on needs for net zero, a growing care economy and the emerging tech industry are key points.

A more competitive Australian Labor party

By Andrew Leigh

Culture

Minister for competition Andrew Leigh outlines the impact of factions having grown and now dominating the ALP like never before.

Government moves to help some older Australians with climbing energy bills

By Melissa Coade

Community & Social

Up to $500 will be given to people with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) to ease the impact of electricity prices for older people.

Labor announces modest tweak to super tax concessions

By Melissa Coade

Economy & Industry

The government will adopt a change to the superannuation tax breaks that will affect Australians who have super balances exceeding $3 million.

Forget more compulsory super: here are five ways to actually boost retirement incomes

By Brendan Coates Jonathan Nolan

Editors' Picks

Brendan Coates & Jonathan Nolan This morning the Grattan Institute releases its submission to the government’s retirement incomes review, a review called in anticipation of five annual increases in compulsory superannuation contributions, scheduled to begin in July 2021. Our research shows the super increases aren’t necessary. For most Australians, retirement incomes are already adequate. Since […]

Why so-called 'affordable' housing is leading to homelessness

By David Donaldson

Australian Capital Territory

There are no rental properties considered affordable for a single person on Newstart or Youth Allowance in any major city in Australia, according to a major annual report.

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