Economics - 8 Jul 2020
The way students size up their chances at high school influences their future studies
Students’ beliefs about whether they will complete high school predict whether they go on to further education.
Legal - 2 Jul 2020
Workplace sexual harassment: how do we help women come forward?
Our legal system makes it difficult for women to come forward with workplace sexual harassment claims. A victim-centred approach would help.
Legal - 24 Jun 2020
The class action debate: Are common fund orders a good idea?
Do class action common funds encourage access to justice and prevent ‘free-riders’? Or do they allow access to claimants’ damages without their consent?
COVID-19 - 24 Jun 2020
Under the cloak of COVID-19: How the pandemic affects workplace investigations
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer into investigations into employee misconduct.
COVID-19 - 10 Jun 2020
How to boost Australian jobs: construction and manufacturing
With three possible scenarios for the Australian economy, only one will get us out of recession faster – boost jobs in construction and manufacturing.
Accounting - 10 Jun 2020
Flu fallout: corporate information compromised by mistakes
Findings which show critical mistakes are made when we are unwell take on a new perspective as we grapple with returning to work post-COVID-19 lockdown.
Banking - 8 Jun 2020
Payday lenders: trusted friends or debt traps?
Need a loan? Research reveals social media users should be wary of payday lenders using digital platforms to peddle their wares to the vulnerable.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Can friendship networks help pinpoint those most in need?
When it comes to handing out aid, friendship networks can provide a way of determining who are the neediest in the community.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Don’t hold off breast cancer screening, women told
COVID-19 has made women reluctant to attend routine breast cancer screening, but there is a compelling reason not to put it off: cost.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Bouncing back from COVID-19: what determines resilience?
‘She’ll be right mate’ is Australia’s version of Britain’s ‘Keep calm and carry on’. But what determines our ability to bounce back when life deals a heavy blow?
Behavioural economics - 13 May 2020
The ‘truth’ about ‘bullsh*t’ and why we do it at work
Why people ‘bullsh*t’ is now a genuine area of study and reveals a lot about our motivations, particularly in the workplace.
COVID-19 - 13 May 2020
COVID-19 testing by age: A road map back to work?
With the COVID infection curve flattening, attention now turns to plans that will transition Australia to normal economic activity.