Credit card surcharging is in the news. Apparently consumers are going to benefit by new surcharge limits that will be imposed on retailers. But what is surcharging? And why does it need limits? And is surcharging a good or a bad thing for customers?
When you buy something from a retailer, you usually have a choice...
AAPIn this interview, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls on the government to appoint an independent advocate to protect the interests of the Somali woman known as “Abyan”, who is being held on Nauru. Michelle Grattan also probes Hanson-Young on the Greens' electoral prospects following the ascension of Malcolm Turnbull to the...
Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy in The FollowingCC BYIn a media ecology defined through “interactive” behaviour – “web 2.0,” the blogging platforms now favoured by news and cultural criticism sites – a new figure has emerged from the digital abyss: the serial commenter.
This figure may come to a website bearing gifts,...
Japan's scientific research program, JARPA II, was found contrary to international law in 2014. EPA/Jeremy Sutton-HibbertEarlier this week it was revealed that Japan has prevented the International Court of Justice from hearing cases about its controversial whaling program.
The declaration follows the highly publicised 2014 ruling by the court that...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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