Is the RBA fighting inflation alone?
Australians continue to face cost-of-living pressures and the prospect of higher interest rates. An RMIT expert explains why the Reserve Bank's battle against inflation is becoming more difficult when other economic forces are pulling in the opposite direction.
Victoria can start great companies, but keeping them here as they grow is the real challenge
Victoria has been crowned the worst place to do business in Australia for the third year in row, according to a new report by the Business Council of Australia. An RMIT expert says while the state is good at starting companies, the problem is keeping them here once they start to grow.
Why the Australia-EU trade deal matters beyond farming
Debate is intensifying over the Australia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement, with some Coalition figures and farming groups questioning the deal, while the government insists re-negotiation is no longer on the table.
Is it time to re-think GST?
The Grattan Institute has called for GST to be raised from 10% to 15% to help ease Australia's debt. An RMIT expert unpacks this proposal, which could generate up to $76 billion a year and unlock income tax savings, according to the think tank’s research.
