Australia has pushed analysis of the gender pay gap to the front of the corporate performance measures that play in the popular press with a new and somewhat controversial approach
Australia has pushed analysis of the gender pay gap to the front of the corporate performance measures that play in the popular press with a new and somewhat controversial approach
Now a focus of national debate, the Pandora's box of ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill exposes deep society division, the dangers of both judicial activism, and populist referenda. Ross Stitt thinks we should heed the ugly lessons of Australia's failed Voice
Now a focus of national debate, the Pandora's box of ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill exposes deep society division, the dangers of both judicial activism, and populist referenda. Ross Stitt thinks we should heed the ugly lessons of Australia's failed Voice
Australia moves down a path opened up by the EU to allow employees to step back from their job after hours - to 'disconnect - and it tries to draw clearer definitions for gig-economy workers. The courts will be busy
Australia moves down a path opened up by the EU to allow employees to step back from their job after hours - to 'disconnect - and it tries to draw clearer definitions for gig-economy workers. The courts will be busy
Ross Stitt tracks the big numbers that drives the Australian Open as a business - and they are very big. But they may not be big enough to hold back a Saudi challenge
Ross Stitt tracks the big numbers that drives the Australian Open as a business - and they are very big. But they may not be big enough to hold back a Saudi challenge
Ross Stitt says higher pay and lower house prices might pull more Kiwis to Australia, but whether these benefits will stay as attractions in the medium term depends on productivity. Australia has its challenges
Ross Stitt says higher pay and lower house prices might pull more Kiwis to Australia, but whether these benefits will stay as attractions in the medium term depends on productivity. Australia has its challenges
Even though most Australians say 'immigration is too high', their Government's new Migration Strategy could see them sucking even more workers out of New Zealand, both skilled and unskilled
Even though most Australians say 'immigration is too high', their Government's new Migration Strategy could see them sucking even more workers out of New Zealand, both skilled and unskilled
Ross Stitt notes Australia's public finances are addicted to mining. But the reliance creates huge vulnerabilities when the mining sector pays more tax than all other sectors combined
Ross Stitt notes Australia's public finances are addicted to mining. But the reliance creates huge vulnerabilities when the mining sector pays more tax than all other sectors combined
Ross Stitt finds young Australians reaching life’s major milestones like taking on major debt commitments at a later stage than earlier generations, and economic satisfaction there is the lowest ever recorded
Ross Stitt finds young Australians reaching life’s major milestones like taking on major debt commitments at a later stage than earlier generations, and economic satisfaction there is the lowest ever recorded
Ross Stitt reports that in Australia, where pay packets are growing slower than the rate of inflation, rents and house prices are only going higher and housing stress is about to bite very hard
Ross Stitt reports that in Australia, where pay packets are growing slower than the rate of inflation, rents and house prices are only going higher and housing stress is about to bite very hard
Ross Stitt says there’s something wrong with a political system that makes tax reform so difficult when moves to improve productivity, ensure fiscal sustainability, and address the ageing population are so obviously required
Ross Stitt says there’s something wrong with a political system that makes tax reform so difficult when moves to improve productivity, ensure fiscal sustainability, and address the ageing population are so obviously required
Australia rejects the Voice referendum decisively. Is reconciliation dead? If such a modest proposal can be so soundly rejected, how can Australia's First People find a more equal place in such a divided country? Ross Stitt explores the aftermath
Australia rejects the Voice referendum decisively. Is reconciliation dead? If such a modest proposal can be so soundly rejected, how can Australia's First People find a more equal place in such a divided country? Ross Stitt explores the aftermath
Melbourne house prices rose only a modest +1.5%, lagging other state capitals, after stamp duty, land tax, short stay levy, vacant residential land tax, and a comprehensive capital gains tax, all attack their housing affordability problem
Melbourne house prices rose only a modest +1.5%, lagging other state capitals, after stamp duty, land tax, short stay levy, vacant residential land tax, and a comprehensive capital gains tax, all attack their housing affordability problem
Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change
Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change
Reforms coming in Australia in a big crackdown on tax adviser misconduct. Tax promoter penalty laws will be expanded 'so they’re easier for the ATO to apply to advisers and firms who promote tax avoidance'
Reforms coming in Australia in a big crackdown on tax adviser misconduct. Tax promoter penalty laws will be expanded 'so they’re easier for the ATO to apply to advisers and firms who promote tax avoidance'
The lure of Western Australia will be strong for many Kiwis and the list of advantages is long. The sense of gloom in many eastern Australian states, and New Zealand, is making the contrast extreme
The lure of Western Australia will be strong for many Kiwis and the list of advantages is long. The sense of gloom in many eastern Australian states, and New Zealand, is making the contrast extreme
Ross Stitt summarises the ugly saga so far in PwC's fall from great heights, as a go-to consultant for the Australian federal government. The splatter is spreading although not yet to obvious revulsion by its private sector clients
Ross Stitt summarises the ugly saga so far in PwC's fall from great heights, as a go-to consultant for the Australian federal government. The splatter is spreading although not yet to obvious revulsion by its private sector clients
Ross Stitt noticed Aussie Budget support for build-to-rent at a time of both a rental shortage and a housing affordability crisis. But build-to-rent seems to need premium rents to work
Ross Stitt noticed Aussie Budget support for build-to-rent at a time of both a rental shortage and a housing affordability crisis. But build-to-rent seems to need premium rents to work
Australian house prices rose in early 2023, perhaps on the basis that interest rates had peaked bring a FOMO return to potential buyers. Now what, asks Ross Stitt, after the surprise May RBA rate hike
Australian house prices rose in early 2023, perhaps on the basis that interest rates had peaked bring a FOMO return to potential buyers. Now what, asks Ross Stitt, after the surprise May RBA rate hike