New treasurer Scott Morrison greets RBA Governor Glenn Stevens.AAP/Paul MillerA weakening outlook for the global economy and jittery financial markets do not portend well for the Australian economy. With latest estimates of inflation at 1.5%, below the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band of 2-3%, and delayed action in raising interest...
A spokesperson for Mathias Cormann told The Conversation by email:
“When we came into Government we inherited spending growth of about 3.7% above inflation on average per annum, which we have brought down to about 1.5% on average per annum above inflation so far.
The improvement in the budget bottom line for 2014/15 of more than $3 billion,...
Children living closest to the mines had the lowest literacy and numeracy scores.Katherine Clark/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDChildren in mining and smelting towns who are exposed high levels of lead, arsenic and cadmium are more than twice as likely to have developmental disorders than the national average. They also perform lower than neighbouring peers...
Australians may not understand how to be innovative, but they definitely want to be.Lukas Coch/AAPAustralia’s new prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has announced what he calls a “21st century government”. This article is part of The Conversation’s series focusing on what such a government should look like.
Perhaps it’s...
Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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In Australia’s climate, where summer heat can be intense and winter chills are felt in many regions, air conditioning has become more than just a luxury; it’s an essential part of comfortable living. ...
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