Starting a business is difficult for anyone, let alone in a new country.
How migrant business owners turn their identity into an asset, despite some bumps along the way
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Matthew Hall
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Deputy Editor Business + Economy at The Conversation Australia + NZ
The foundations of our economic boom are shifting. Australia needs to position itself at the centre of new green industries.
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Covering the cost of someone else obviously makes a dent in your own bank account. But researchers found it could have some surprising impacts on your happiness.
Time to ditch splitting the bill? Shouting a close friend could actually make you happier
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Keeping passengers safe is airlines’ highest priority. But rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones can create disruptions and increase operating costs.
The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
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Australia is awash with cash looking for investment opportunities. So why do small and medium-sized businesses often struggle to access it?
Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
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Industry figures have warned consumers to prepare for price rises, amid expected shortages of milk, butter and cheese.
Extreme weather could send milk prices soaring, deepening challenges for the dairy industry
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A wealth tax on billionaires would require global cooperation and get us into the tricky territory of taxing unrealised gains. But we already do that in some circumstances.
Some economists have called for a radical ‘global wealth tax’ on billionaires. How would that work?
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Australian super funds, businesses and even the federal government could face higher costs, with the US on the brink of declaring a new tax war on much of the world.
Australia is in the firing line of Trump’s looming ‘revenge tax’. It’s a fight we’re unlikely to win
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The listing is a huge milestone for private equity firm Bain Capital, which acquired the airline in crisis five years ago.
Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean
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A new report shows revenue for the charity sector hit a record high in 2023. But if you leave out one huge single donation, total donations were flat.
Australia’s charity sector is growing – but many smaller charities are doing it tough
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Borrowing is getting cheaper. But for aspiring homeowners, research suggests this could push house prices even further out of reach.
With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests
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Right now, it’s not insurance companies we should worry about. It is the unfolding, real-time collapse of insurance for households, businesses and communities.
NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?
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A new report offers a roadmap to a healthier housing system. But its recommendations will require bold action.
Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target. We need bold action
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Refinancing means replacing your existing home loan with a new one – either from your current lender or a new one. Why? To take advantage of better loan terms.
Interest rates are coming down. Here’s what homeowners should know about refinancing
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In 2024, 62% of Australian organisations used AI ‘moderately’ or ‘extensively’ in recruitment. Legal regulation is yet to catch up.
AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them
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Changing consumer tastes and the dominance of a few big players are putting sustained pressure on the industry – especially smaller producers.
Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain future
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Your wages go into your bank account every week or two. So why isn’t your super paid at the same time?
Soon, your boss will have to pay your wages and super at the same time. Here’s how everyone could benefit
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As one chef put it: ‘Free steak dinners don’t pay my rent or stop my boss docking pay for smoke breaks.’
Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?
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Many of the snowsports instructors we followed built fulfilling careers – albeit often for lower pay. But the move didn’t work out for everyone.
Ever wanted to ditch the 9-to-5 and teach snowsports? We followed people who did it for 10 years
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Many countries around the world have become important hubs in the global system of film and TV production. Trump’s proposed tariffs could have a massive impact.
How do you put a tariff on movies? Here’s what Trump’s plan could mean for Australia
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Superstar investor Warren Buffett has announced plans to retire. Whatever happens next will reveal the enduring power — or limitations — of his philosophy.
As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
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Early findings from an ongoing three-year research project into side hustles raise questions about their merits as a pathway to financial freedom.
Are side hustles really a way to escape the rat race, or just passion projects for a privileged few?
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Neither major party wants to change two longstanding concessions for property investors – negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. We invited four experts to unpack who benefits, and how.
Housing affordability is at the centre of this election, yet two major reforms seem all but off-limits
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Research finds concerning numbers of workers are using public AI tools in inappropriate ways, undermining work quality and increasing risks.
Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
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Labor’s proposal should help address some skills shortages in the sector. But it will be a long time before the benefits flow through to housing.
Many experienced tradies don’t have formal qualifications. Could fast-tracked recognition ease the housing crisis?
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Corporations are ‘legal persons’ under the law. But their ability to be ‘owned’ by shareholders embeds a system of exploitation at the heart of capitalism.
Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so
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Avoid using the handshake emoji ‘🤝’ if you’re ever unsure. And always keep any business-like arrangements on a more formal footing.
Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law says
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A major new study of Australian lawyers shows workplace culture is critical to improving staff wellbeing.
‘The pay is not worth the stress’: research finds 10% of lawyers plan to quit within a year
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Serviceability buffers aren’t just bureaucratic hurdles for home buyers. They are a brake on unsustainable borrowing and a cushion against future shocks.
Would looser lending rules help more people buy a house – or just put them at risk?
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