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.
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.
Superannuation shock: Why death benefit wishes may not be legally enforced
New findings from Super Consumers Australia show an estimated 15.7 million Australians may not have a binding death benefit nomination. An RMIT expert explains why this exposes a major gap between what people think they are doing with their retirement savings and what the law actually allows them to control.
The importance of recognising service designers in the 2026 Census
Service Designer and Strategic Designer will be recognised as professions within the Australian classification system used for the upcoming census collection, following a successful case by The Design Institute of Australia. An RMIT expert explains the significance of this step.
