US tariffs could create a ‘conflict of laws’ for Australian businesses
The Trump administration has proposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian imports as part of an escalating US trade enforcement strategy against countries allegedly failing to take action to prevent forced labour within global supply chains. An RMIT expert explains that if Australia meets the US’s trade ban tariffs, this could create a ‘conflict of laws’ for Australian businesses sourcing from China.
Could empty office spaces help Melbourne’s housing crisis?
Melbourne has one of the highest property vacancy rates in the country, and with reports that state and federal housing targets cannot be met, vacant second grade office buildings offer a unique opportunity. An RMIT expert explains.
30 km/h trials funded for local streets
The Victorian Government has announced safety upgrades for local roads and streets, including funding to support 30km/h speed limit trials across Victoria.
Melbourne’s food identity under scrutiny as inequality grows
Melbourne is widely recognised as a global food destination, yet rising food insecurity is prompting questions about who the city’s food system serves. An RMIT expert explains why design must move beyond efficiency and centre the communities most affected by these challenges.
