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Construction sector collapse brings economic uncertainty

Designer Projects Victoria is the latest construction in what is an ongoing series of company liquidations across Australia. This has raised questions over the construction sector and how it could negatively impact the economy. Abhranil Hazra speaks with Professor Peter Swan who teaches Finance in UNSW Business School to find out why so many companies …

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Migrant skills underutilisation could cost Australia billions

Research from Settlement Services International (SSI) reveals that over 620,000 migrant workers in Australia cannot fully utilize their skills. If migrant workers’ skills were utilized to the same extent as those of Australian workers, it would generate $7 billion for the Australian economy over the next decade. Yumeng Gu speaks with Dane Moores, head of …

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Domestic abusers use tax system to exploiting victims

Recent investigations have shown that the tax system is being used as a weapon by domestic abusers. Perpetrators have been placing tax debts onto victims, requiring the Australian Tax Office to pursue them and collect the debts from the victim. Jahan Rezakhanlou asked University of NSW Gendered Violence Research Network Professor Jan Breckenridge about this …

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Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction

The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine addiction, and it’s available at pharmacies. The study, led by Monash University… found smokers treated with both varenicline (Champix) and nicotine lozenges had an 84% higher chance of quitting than those taking varenicline alone. Smokers are advised to consult …

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