Australia

Police dog on a lead sniffing a brown suitcase next to a bench

New research shows that not only is the use of drug detection dogs ineffective, it may in fact increase the risk of drug-related harm.

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A combination of increased insurance premiums, increased bushfire risk and updated building codes could mean insurance policyholders are underinsured – or not insured at all. 

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Governments are spending at unprecedented levels. Where does this money come from, and are governments saddling young people with too much debt?

A young woman wearing a face mask riding public transport

While Australia responded relatively quickly towards minimising the spread of COVID-19, we're not out of the woods just yet.

Couple stand at the ruins of their home after bushfire

New research finds there are several steps insurers can take to improve the way they assess and manage the impacts of climate change on the community.

JW Nevile Fellow in Economics Tim Harcourt, UNSW Business School.

South Korea's issues with food and energy security make Australia's export profile almost perfect for the country's growth and economic development, says JW Nevile Fellow in Economics Tim Harcourt.

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Australia needs migration to boost income growth, but with ongoing border restrictions due to COVID-19, the policy landscape may need drastic reform. 

JW Nevile Fellow in Economics Tim Harcourt, UNSW Business School.

Trade tensions will resolve themselves because of China's economic needs, says international trade expert.

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The average Australian household is wealthier yet more indebted than the average German household, partly due to tax and retirement income policies.

Hacker prints code on laptop keyboard to break into organisation's system

The announcement of the biggest-ever funding package to combat cyberattacks confirms just how vulnerable Australia’s cybersecurity really is – but not because of China.

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