Insights

As the conflict in Gaza escalates, the timing of a repeal of section 18C of the Racial Discrimation Act could not have been worse for the government. It is unlikely to be revisited anytime soon.

Wall Street slipped on renewed geopolitical concerns, while European markets improved slightly on encouraging earnings and M&A news.

Strong retail figures have been hailed as a welcome rebound following recent budget-induced uncertainty, but beyond the headline numbers some startling patterns emerge.

As widely expected the US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold near zero this week, despite better economic news out for the world's biggest economy.

Growth won't return to trend by simply maintaining current settings. It's time for the Reserve Bank to use the tools that will make a difference.

The Warburton RET Review panel is relying on modelling with incorrect assumptions which act to noticeably reduce the level of renewable generation required to achieve 20% market share.

China's public shaming of young internet phenomenon Guo Meimei illustrates that displays of wealth will only be celebrated so long as they are tasteful.

China is poised to become a powerhouse of middle class consumerism over the next two decades, and Australian businesses are perfectly placed to reap the rewards.

An increase in export volumes may not be enough to offset the sharp deterioration in prices, which could see below-trend growth persist for longer than expected.

Moscow's behaviour in Ukraine underscores the risks of the strategies revisionist powers -- including China -- are deploying to subvert the status quo.

The second largest solar power project in Australia has had a difficult birth in spite of generous government support, including the recent withdrawal of Pacific Hydro. Given the economics of rooftop solar and wind, utility-scale solar must now deliver on cost reduction promises and move beyond government grants.

Bill Scales' audit is a damning indictment of Labor's convoluted and shambolic NBN vision, and should remind politicians of how costly bad public policy can be.

What do San Francisco and Melbourne have in common? Trams, bad weather and world-class software engineers - as Zendesk's commitment to its Australian engineering hub highlights.

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Encouraging the full-time parental care of newborns while ensuring working women aren't forced to finance their leave through wage discounts are worthy policy objectives. But the PPL scheme won't achieve them.

The IMF proposes a simple way to quantify environmental damages and apply it to fossil fuels, starting with a roughly 60 per cent corrective tax on coal.