How policymakers are using ‘artificial societies’ to test COVID-19 responses Coronavirus, Economy, Health, Technology Dr Jason Thompson 30 October 2020 Computational social science is integral to Australia's COVID-19 response, allowing policymakers to trial policies on artificial societies.
Startup funding in Australia sees 50% dip, as investors remain cautious during COVID-19 Analysis, Economy Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 29 October 2020 Startup funding activity in Australia is trending down again, with deals down almost 50% for Q3, compared to 2019.
JobMaker not suited to most SMEs, as Treasury estimates hiring credits will create 45,000 jobs, not 450,000 Coronavirus, Economy, Federal Budget 2020 Eloise Keating 27 October 2020 The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit is not suited to many SMEs, which are still in a recovery phase, according to CPA Australia.
“Confused and inadequate”: Business groups slam inaction on Melbourne reopening, as state records zero new cases Coronavirus, Economy Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 October 2020 Business groups have reacted with anger and disappointment after Dan Andrews failed to announce any further easing of restrictions yesterday.
Tassie economy outperforms the pack, as borders reopen and events plan is rolled out Coronavirus, Economy, Tourism Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 October 2020 Tasmania is leading the pack of Aussie states and territories in terms of economic performance, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Investing in childcare and aged care would boost GDP by $30 billion… and almost pay for itself Coronavirus, Economy, Politics Janine Dixon and Helen Hodgson 23 October 2020 Modelling shows investing in childcare and aged care would have a significant economic payoff, boosting per-person annual GDP by $1,270.
The budget might promise “jobs, jobs, jobs”, but it overlooks workers in the gig economy Analysis, Coronavirus, Economy, Federal Budget 2020 Nat Kassel 23 October 2020 While the budget allocates billions to getting Australians back into traditional employment, it does little for gig economy workers.
As a wave of insolvency approaches Australia’s shore, business owners should prepare to exit gracefully Coronavirus, Economy Andrew Yeo 22 October 2020 From December 31, businesses will snap back into the sights of creditors — an issue keeping many owners awake at night.
The budget sets us up for an unreasonably slow economic recovery, says Grattan Institute Coronavirus, Economy Brendan Coates and Matthew Cowgill 20 October 2020 Josh Frydenberg has repetedly said the 2020 budget is “all about jobs”, but he hasn't drawn attention to his economic recovery timeline.
In defence of JobMaker: JobKeeper’s replacement might not be perfect, but there’s much to like Economy, Federal Budget 2020 Peter Davidson 20 October 2020 The JobMaker hiring credit could prompt employers to hire Australians facing prolonged unemployment.
