Economy – Page 25 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:57:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Inequality in the spotlight https://www.openforum.com.au/inequality-in-the-spotlight/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/inequality-in-the-spotlight/ Could wealth and income inequality be the reason for current volatile political situations in many countries, the ascendancy of maverick political figures and the fracturing of Australia’s political system? Dr. Veronica Sheen makes a compelling case based on French economist Piketty’s ideas.

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Bringing inclusive and impactful entrepreneurship to Australia https://www.openforum.com.au/bringing-inclusive-and-impactful-entrepreneurship-to-australia/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/bringing-inclusive-and-impactful-entrepreneurship-to-australia/ This week, the AICC NSW is hosting a trade mission of Israeli assistive technology companies, led by innovation organisation PresenTense. Following Australia’s adoption of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the trade mission showcases the latest Israeli technologies in this space that can be brought to Australia. AICC NSW CEO, Michelle Blum, explains.

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Australian seniors living below the poverty line https://www.openforum.com.au/australian-seniors-living-below-poverty-line Thu, 06 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/australian-seniors-living-below-the-poverty-line/ A social change strategy group is investigating the complex issue of raising poverty rates among Australia’s senior citizens. Here they explain how this disconcerting trend could be reversed.

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The AICC and SKY NEWS BUSINESS Innovation Index https://www.openforum.com.au/aicc-and-sky-news-business-innovation-index Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-aicc-and-sky-news-business-innovation-index/ The innovation agenda is alive and well in Australia, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Michelle Blum, CEO of AICC NSW, encourages businesses to contribute to the next release of a bi-monthly Innovation Index to get a clearer picture of the innovation ecosystem in Australia.

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Better solutions needed for older workers https://www.openforum.com.au/better-solutions-needed-for-older-workers/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/better-solutions-needed-for-older-workers/ The question of pension affordability comes up every so often in the political debate. Russ Grayson addresses some of the issues around raising the retirement age and offers solutions.

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Your spare time is valuable – help charities make a difference https://www.openforum.com.au/your-spare-time-is-valuable-help-charities-make-a-difference/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/your-spare-time-is-valuable-help-charities-make-a-difference/ Despite rather hostile policies, Australian charities are continuing their valuable work for the community. Wayne Krow encourages us to consider heading online for some pro-bono or even paid charity work.

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Why space matters https://www.openforum.com.au/why-space-matters/ Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/why-space-matters/ Place is becoming more important as the world’s economies are transformed by knowledge-intensive activities. At the recent GAP Summit Matt Wright, Partner at Deloitte Access Economics, discussed the need to reconsider the purpose of place following a Deloitte report.

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My 4 top tips for getting immersed in Singapore https://www.openforum.com.au/4-top-tips-getting-immersed-singapore Mon, 05 Sep 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/my-4-top-tips-for-getting-immersed-in-singapore/ Singapore is an interesting platform to explore as gateway into regional and global markets. Entrepreneur and strategic marketing expert Gemma Manning says establishing a dual presence across Australia and Singapore is a sure-fire way to further growth.

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Why sharing economy companies are changing the world we live in for the better https://www.openforum.com.au/why-shared-economy-companies-are-changing-world-we-live-better Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/why-sharing-economy-companies-are-changing-the-world-we-live-in-for-the-better/ The sharing economy has already changed the way we live, travel and work. Wayne Krow explains.

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Globalisation and the curse of guilt by association https://www.openforum.com.au/globalisation-and-the-curse-of-guilt-by-association/ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/globalisation-and-the-curse-of-guilt-by-association/ There’s a growing public rejection of globalisation and economic openness, and we ignore it at our peril, says Ian McAuley.

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AFR Innovation Summit https://www.openforum.com.au/afr-innovation-summit/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/afr-innovation-summit/ The Australian Financial Review is hosting an Innovation Summit on 17 to 18 August in Sydney. Its objective is to interrogate what needs to be done to create the capabilities, industries and mentalities Australia needs for the future.

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What we really need from innovation in Australia https://www.openforum.com.au/what-we-really-need-innovation-australia Tue, 02 Aug 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/what-we-really-need-from-innovation-in-australia/ We live in a society dependent on innovation, in which hardly anyone knows anything about innovation. Ron Johnston, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Innovation (ACIIC), says while it can mean many different things to different people, innovation is only ever a means to an end.

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