Who is left to foot the bill following Australia’s card surcharge ban?
Debate over Australia’s card surcharge ban is intensifying. While the RBA has cut interchange fee caps in a bid to lower payment costs for businesses, an RMIT expert warns that unless banks and payment providers pass on those savings, small businesses risk absorbing costs previously charged to customers.
New study tests acupuncture in the emergency department to treat patients with acute pain
RMIT University and Northern Health are testing whether acupuncture can be successfully integrated into emergency department (ED) care, offering patients experiencing acute pain a non-drug treatment option alongside standard clinical care.
Cash is back as we head into sales season
Australia's October 1 card surcharge ban is reshaping how consumers think about money and spending – especially heading into peak summer sales season. An RMIT expert explains the impact this could have on how consumers approach spending.
Should governments regulate supermarkets or run them?
The Green Institute has proposed establishing a publicly owned supermarket chain to challenge the dominance of Coles and Woolworths. An RMIT expert says increasing competition would be a more effective way to reduce grocery prices than having governments enter the retail market.
