Economics - 2 Mar 2021
This social network changed the world as we know it
Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation brought enormous change, but it couldn’t have happened without networks to spread information. Fragments reveal fascinating insights into modern habits.
Accounting - 16 Feb 2021
A new tool that helps people assess IVF success rates is a welcome step
The launch of a new website helping people compare success rates of Australian IVF clinics may help address a painful issue: to go on or not?
Health economics - 16 Feb 2021
Saving blood: Managing supply without health risks
Changes to patient blood management guidelines have lowered health risks for patients and reduced costs with fewer blood transfusions and less time spent in the hospital.
COVID-19 - 2 Feb 2021
Things you need to know before using a debt management company
As more Australians struggle with debt due to COVID-19, the services of credit repair or debt management companies may seem attractive. But it pays to look more closely.
Economics - 2 Feb 2021
Fuelled by a Netflix blockbuster, chess is making a comeback – and that’s good for children
Learning to play chess at school helps teach young people to take more risks in the game of life.
Superannuation - 19 Jan 2021
Despite overhaul attempts, super still fails lower income earners
Efforts by the Australian Government to make the superannuation system fairer have failed to flow through to lower-income earners.
Accounting - 19 Jan 2021
Firms prepped for working from home fared better during the pandemic
Firms that prepared well for employees to work from home were more resilient during the pandemic, with stronger operational performances, higher credit ratings and lower costs of debt.
Retail - 8 Dec 2020
Shopping during COVID-19 made us feel better
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have shopped online to stop feeling lonely, or to stave off boredom and anxiety.
Superannuation - 8 Dec 2020
I was on the panel of the Retirement Income Review. These are our findings
Dr Deborah Ralston explains how the panel has established a valuable fact base on the retirement system.
COVID-19 - 2 Dec 2020
The battle to retain COVID’s flexible work arrangements
Researchers seek to investigate the work-life balance experience of workers during the COVID-19 and help shape new laws.
Superannuation - 25 Nov 2020
Retirement Income Review: Is the Superannuation Guarantee worth the cost?
Australian households have reduced their voluntary savings, partially offsetting the effects of compulsory superannuation.
Auditing - 25 Nov 2020
The case for Key Audit Matters in audit regulation
Changes to audit reports are valuable to independent investors and this benefit accrues to Non-Big 4 firms.