The gap in Australia’s anti-scam architecture
Australia's national response to scams has strengthened in recent years through government-led anti-scam measures. Yet losses remain above $2 billion, and scams continue to have a significant and devastating impact on individuals, particularly those in vulnerable communities. In a new white paper, RMIT professor Mathews Nkhoma has identified the critical gap in anti-scam architecture before funds have been irreversibly transferred.
Australia sets historic pay floor for delivery drivers
The Fair Work Commission has today introduced a pay floor for roughly 250,000 gig economy workers, establishing mandatory baselines across pay rates, personal accident insurance, formal dispute resolution pathways, consultation on major operational shifts, and the right to unpaid time away. An RMIT expert unpacks these world-leading changes.
Australia’s social housing sector is falling behind
Much of the public housing debate focuses on property values and mortgage affordability. New RMIT-led research highlights another declining area of the housing system that needs urgent policy attention – the long-term decline of social housing.
What the RBA rate decision could mean for consumer confidence
Consumer confidence is expected to lift modestly after the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent, offering welcome relief to homeowners and buyers. But an RMIT expert says the real test will come in spring, when a rise in new listings will show whether current clearance rates can be sustained.
