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Top economists push for Jobseeker boost in budget
Several economists have thrown their support behind a substantial increase in Jobseeker and youth allowance payments in the upcoming federal budget. In an open letter to the prime minister, the economists said the $386-per-week rate of Jobseeker welfare support was “inadequate” and failing to increase it would “entrench disadvantage in the community”. Rich Insight economist […]
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McDonald's rising prices pushing some diners away
McDonald’s reported mixed quarterly results Tuesday as its reorganization weighed on its profit and boycotts hurt its Middle Eastern sales. The company also continues to see consumers worldwide pull back on their restaurant spending. “Consumers continue to be even more discriminating with every dollar that they spend as they faced elevated prices in their day-to-day spending, which is putting pressure on the [quick-service restaurant] industry,” CEO Chris Kempczinski said on the company’s...
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Maybe we can cool it on pushing children to be ‘changemakers’
In the public libraries in the places I have lived, the children’s book sections always display, prominently, books urging children to become activists who change the world. “Children can change the world” is a fine notion on its own. Every place and generation needs rabble-rousers, questioners of the status quo, and leaders who will rally […]