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When skilled immigrants are overqualified, employers pay a price too
When the skills of new immigrants exceed the demands of their jobs, organizations may risk losing valued employees.
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In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities
Syria was among the first nations to be added to the State Department’s proscribed list. It has been removed under the rule of a former al-Qaida-affiliated militant.
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Climate disasters are ravaging government budgets – aid works best when paid upfront
Most climate aid arrives after the disaster. A handful of countries are proving it doesn’t have to.
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I surveyed workers to see if AI had caused job losses and was surprised by the findings
Artificial intelligence is not having widespread effects on the labor market today.
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Why the US-Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years
Canada is a major US supplier of fertilizer ingredients that could get pulled into Trump’s trade war. Farms can go without fertilizer for a while, but not long.
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AI means there’s no better time to study maths – but degrees are becoming less accessible
We may soon know the answers to many long-standing mathematical problems.
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Never again for anyone: Why the NZ Holocaust Centre shouldn’t be involved in developing a new curriculum
Rick Sahar, a former board member of the New Zealand Holocaust Centre, soldier in the IDF, and son of concentration camp survivors had me on his Alternative Jewish Voices radio show to talk about last week’s decision to include the Holocaust in the New Zealand school curriculum. The op ed that follows grew out of…
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Comedian’s Australian visa sabotaged, war crimes suspects cheered through
The Israel lobby has tried to sabotage comic Bassem Youssef from entering Australia while the government gives a free pass to IDF soldiers suspected of war crimes. Andrew Brown writes on the joke that could not enter Australia, and the army that could for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown On Sunday morning, before
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Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat
The prime minister will be at the United Nations during leaders’ week in September. That’s an excellent opportunity for a PM with lobbying on his mind.
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From GST to gambling to gun buybacks, Australia’s federation isn’t working
Australia was built on the idea that states should compete against each other – but they’re not, and that’s failing us all.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills
Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by coal or gas.
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China’s AI and tech breakthroughs are built on decades of work. Here’s what other nations can learn
A recent study into China’s innovation boom found patenting activity has been accelerating for years and is built on a whole ecosystem, not a few lone heroes.