Card surcharge reforms welcomed in cash-light economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards, with reforms due to be implemented from October this year. An RMIT expert explains why this decision is validated in today’s financial climate.
How dynamic and captive pricing can be structural drivers of Australian inflation
The Australian Consumer Price Index shows recreation and culture rising 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to February 2026, driven by significant increases in domestic travel and digital media services. An RMIT expert explains how a mechanism behind these numbers can be largely invisible in the data.
The ripple effects of Middle East conflict on Australian imports
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating ripple effects across global supply chains, particularly impacting fuel supply in Australia. An RMIT expert explains how disruptions to energy, shipping and key inputs are beginning to place pressure on other imported goods and prices.
RMIT students mix with sporting industry at inaugural Business of Sport Symposium
This month, students from RMIT’s Essendon Education Academy (EEA) and Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA) attended the inaugural Business of Sport Symposium, mixing with representatives from across the Australian sporting landscape.
