Opinion
Tony Abbott's economic argument against immigration is flawed
It appears that the former PM dozed off during some of his lectures.
- by Jessica Irvine
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'Acting wife?': how men can really help women in the workforce
To get it wrong is to risk undermining one's professional reputation.
- by Jessica Irvine
What economists really think about cutting corporate tax
Corporate tax rates around the world are falling. Should Australia follow?
- by Jessica Irvine
Scrap super guarantee increase to boost wages, save $2b: Grattan Institute
Workers should not be forced to lock away a rising portion of their wage in superannuation, according to a new report.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
Corruption will never die, but we can do more to stamp it out: here's how
Corruption is not always an easy thing to pin down.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
Drama and tears as AusPol heads back to school for 2018
It's back to school, too, for Australia's federal politicians; their antics and unruly behaviour set to unleash again across the nation's screens and front pages, clamouring for attention.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
'We are all Davos men now': Free trade triumphs despite Trump's trade tantrums
It's a brave new free trade world we live in, where we view ourselves more as consumers than workers. Where a threatened train strike elicits more concern about how we will all get to work than how fairly our fellow workers will be compensated.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
Language check: words you should look out for in children's books
Male characters playing a villainous role were eight times more likely to appear than a female villain. Just one book portrays a female villain acting alone.
- by Jessica Irvine
Perfect your Australia Day barbecue banter with these top 12 economic buzzwords for 2018
There is a hidden element – a darker edge – to the great Australia Day barbecue.
- by Jessica Irvine
'Hands off our pies': Australian parents reject school canteen revolution
Who doesn't fondly recall their school tuck shop days? I remember jostling for position at the counter, six kids wide and six kids deep, with a fervour I've not since repeated at any bar serving alcohol.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
Zombies, bubbles and the hidden risks of record low interest rates
There are myriad risks created by leaving interest rates too low for too long.
- by Jessica Irvine