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Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.

Productivity Commission proposes biggest company tax rate cut in 40 years

Productivity Commission proposes biggest company tax rate cut in 40 years

A 20% cut for small and medium businesses put forward as part of commission’s report on how to create more dynamic and resilient economy

The Guardian - AU

Zachary Rolfe accuses NT coroner of going ‘far beyond her remit’ in Kumanjayi Walker inquest – as it happened

Zachary Rolfe accuses NT coroner of going ‘far beyond her remit’ in Kumanjayi Walker inquest – as it happened

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Dire stat demands 'urgent reform' from election winner

Whoever forms government after the election will need to deliver substantive reform to fix Australia's long-term productivity challenge, economists say.

Hires need tools, equipment to grind out productivity

Australia is in the productivity slow lane and although the pandemic goes a long way to explaining it, a key economic institution says more action is needed.

Australian workers’ productivity drops 3.7% as employment surges and investment slows

Wage growth from higher employment and hours worked without output gains could fan inflation, Productivity Commission warns

The Guardian - AU

Productivity rebounds as pandemic bubble bursts

The pandemic's influence on the economy and job choice is wearing off, allowing productivity growth to snap back to pre-pandemic levels.

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More volunteers sought from generous nation of donators

More volunteers sought from generous nation of donators

Ways to get Australians donating more to charities and volunteering their time have been detailed in a Productivity Commission report.

If Australia wants to improve school outcomes, we need to define what 'equity' really means

If Australia wants to improve school outcomes, we need to define what 'equity' really means

Last week, the Productivity Commission released a major report on how to improve Australia’s school and university sectors. “Education is ripe for disruption”, deputy chair Alex Robson said.

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Longer school day, master teachers could solve Australia's education productivity problem

Longer school day, master teachers could solve Australia's education productivity problem

Education spending is increasing but academic achievement is stagnating.

The Canberra Times

Australia failing to make progress on literacy and numeracy despite investment, reports finds

Australia failing to make progress on literacy and numeracy despite investment, reports finds

Productivity commission says education sector must make improvements to meet future skills needs

The Guardian - AU

More value needed from education: report

More value needed from education: report

Urgent action is required to equip Australia's future workers with better skills by improving education outcomes, a Productivity Commission report has found.

Warning on $16bn industry assistance bill

Warning on $16bn industry assistance bill

At least $16 billion was spent by the federal government on industry assistance in 2020/21, excluding major COVID-19 relief measures, a report has found.

Famous rugby club launches rebuild, targets return to the top

Famous rugby club launches rebuild, targets return to the top

"A lot of people have come forward to assist the club in the past few months with the aim of seeing The Waratahs field a team next season - the ultimate aim being to get back to the premier competition."

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St Johnstone WFC: Two wins at Rugby Park this season shows how far we've come, says Grant Scott

The Perth side netted a 2-1 win at the Ayrshire venue on Sunday thanks to goals from Nicola Jameison and Alex Robson

Ellie May Cowie goal was "special moment" as St Johnstone continued strong form

The striker netted a long-range effort in Sunday's 4-2 win against Queen's Park

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