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Modern slavery risks need urgent action: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Migrant worker advocate Jennifer Alonso held the room still as she put a human face to exploitative labour practices that heighten modern slavery risks.

Modern methods of construction key to solving the housing crisis

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) found modern methods of construction (MMC) can cut construction costs by 20%, representing savings of $14 million for a typical Sydney apartment building.

CapitaLand expands community resilience initiative

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
CapitaLand has launched the second edition of its CapitaLand Community Resilience initiative (CCRI) as part of their philanthropy arm, committing up to S$4 million (AU$4.39 m) to support vulnerable children and youth across Asia through a broader focus ...

Housing affordability pushes people to homelessness: Homelessness NSW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
A Homelessness NSW report has revealed the number of NSW households on the priority social housing waitlist has more than doubled in four years, with some communities recording increases up to 500%.

Superannuation a pillar in systemic migrant worker exploitation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The systematic exploitation of migrant workers sustains substantial parts of Australia's economy, according to a new study.

ASX20 shows progress on mental health, but more to be done

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026  |  NEWS
A report by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) found accountability for workplace mental health is underdeveloped among ASX20 companies and companies aren't consistently walking their own talk on the issue.

Housing affordability widening intergenerational equity gap: Study

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The gap between older and younger Australians is headed for record levels due to wealth and housing affordability constraints, new analysis shows.

Government gives $11m to support First Nations energy security

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is committing $11 million to support two First Nations-led microgrid projects in the Northern Territory.

Automated systems need rigorous adjustment for aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the investigation into the integrated assessment tool used in aged care following concerns around how automated systems are impacting financial outcomes for older Australians.

UK pension insurer enters affordable housing sector

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The UK-based insurer of defined benefit pension schemes has registered as a provider of social and affordable housing.