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Five ideas to help fix Australia's tax system

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Our tax reform debate seems to be stuck. Our federal fiscal system is skewed. What kind of a fiscal bargain can we strike to build a better tax system for the future?

A new federal bargain: share income tax and GST equally

The federal fiscal bargain will always be a dynamic process. But we can re-set parts of our institutional framework to improve...

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Twenty years after the High Court's Wik decision, how does the 'judicial activism' charge stand up?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageInformed critique of the courts and their work is essential to the proper functioning of a democracy.AAP/Mick Tsikas

2016 marks 20 years since High Court handed down the Wik Peoples v Queensland decision on the extent to which pastoral leases over land in Queensland extinguished native title. This year also marks the 20-year anniversary of the...

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How trans people can change their voice to suit their preferred gender

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageIt's a challenge for some transgender people to project the voice of their preferred gender. ReutersPics

A discrepancy between someone’s sex at birth and their internal gender identity and experience of gender is no trivial matter. The negative impacts on the individual’s sense of identity, their confidence in interacting with others,...

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When measuring research, we must remember that 'engagement' and 'impact' are not the same thing

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageWhat is the purpose of measuring engagement, impact or quality?from www.shutterstock.com

In the Innovation Statement late last year, the federal government indicated a strong belief that more collaboration should occur between industry and university researchers.

At the same time, government, education and industry groupings have made numerous...

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  1. Frogs v fungus: time is running out to save seven unique species from disease
  2. Could robot submarines replace the ageing Collins class?
  3. How 'Asiavision' could be a boon for cultural diplomacy
  4. Selling smart things in the home. Nest's struggles to make it work
  5. The 18th-Century Enlightenment and the Problem of Public Misery
  6. Booze and driving don't mix but a zero blood alcohol limit isn't the answer
  7. Arrium’s Whyalla steelworks another threat to fragile manufacturing sector
  8. Sex trade survivors deserve the chance to speak
  9. Medical tourism: having an op overseas adds to the everyday risk of surgery
  10. On public trust and The Conversation's fifth birthday
  11. Labor pledges royal commission into bank behaviour
  12. Climate change threatens entire ecosystems -- let's pick them up and move them
  13. Suburbanising the centre: the Baird government's anti-urban agenda for Sydney
  14. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a royal commission into the banks
  15. Arrium's collapse shows Australia must get a lot smarter about steel
  16. Vital Signs: all eyes on the Aussie dollar
  17. FactCheck: are two-thirds of all industrial disputes in Australia in the construction sector?
  18. Greater police powers and penalties threaten civil liberties in NSW for 'public safety'
  19. Cape York's ecosystems are worth billions of dollars: time to share the wealth
  20. CSIRO must ensure climate science is maintained
  21. Grattan on Friday: Banks' bad behaviour becomes latest pre-election jousting ground
  22. Why we should design smart cities for getting lost
  23. Flawed GST system skews state transport projects
  24. A grim future for Arrium, Ford and Queensland Nickel workers?
  25. Kitchen Science: everything you eat is made of chemicals
  26. Twisted light could dramatically boost internet speeds
  27. Friday essay: Fury Road, The Force Awakens and the 'real' vs digital effects furphy
  28. Politics podcast: Peter Whish-Wilson on the need for a royal commission into banks
  29. Death of a partner can endanger your heart health
  30. BBSW – too dumb to understand?
  31. Indigenous youth with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder need Indigenous-run alternatives to prison
  32. We've found a Shakespeare folio but a swag of original plays are still missing
  33. New relaxed drone regulations will help the industry take off
  34. If not Gonski funding, then what?
  35. Do women take their husband's surname after marriage because of biology?
  36. High housing costs create worries for city tourism and hospitality
  37. Lessons in living heritage from Tokyo to Adelaide
  38. Virtual reality brings new dimension to conservation
  39. Labor takes lead in Newspoll as state income tax plan bombs
  40. Superannuation 'objective' likely to be captured by industry
  41. Coral Bleaching Taskforce: more than 1,000 km of the Great Barrier Reef has bleached
  42. We can't trust drug companies to wine, dine and educate doctors about the drugs they prescribe
  43. Invisible influence: why sales reps are forming relationships with nurses
  44. Hillary Clinton as president will not necessarily be a feminist coup
  45. Nudges, not legislation will drive people to save more for retirement
  46. The banking sector can do its bit to combat family violence
  47. How ancient Aboriginal star maps have shaped Australia's highway network
  48. Turnbull needs to act on bank royal commission to boost his credibility on the unions
  49. Politics podcast: Glenn Lazarus on the government's industrial relations legislation
  50. The Carmichael mine lease shows that decisions on coal need a much wider perspective

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...

When a Temporary Work Arrangement Starts Looking More Permanent

A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...

The Real Cost of Launching a Food, Beverage or Supplement Brand in Australia

"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...

Why Aussie Car Owners Are Switching to Paint Protection Film Over Traditional Waxing

For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...

How Wide Should Running Shoes Be? Signs Your Shoes Are Too Narrow

Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Shoes: Which Is Better for Australian Trails?

Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...

Architectural Window Shading: Solutions for Triangle Blinds, Raked Glazing, and High Ceilings

Mastering Light and Privacy with Specialized Window Coverings Modern architectural de...

From Suburban Streets to Modern Events: Why Australians Still Love the Ice Cream Truck

Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...