In the age of AI, why do Australian company boards have so few technology experts?Natalie Elms, Queensland University of Technology and Ashesha Weerasinghe, Queensland University of Technology
Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bustLyndall Bryant, Queensland University of Technology; Amanda Bull, Queensland University of Technology; Elizabeth Streten, Queensland University of Technology; Fiona Cheung, Queensland University of Technology, and Morgan O'Neill, Queensland University of Technology
Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaperVibhu Arya, University of Technology Sydney and Wen Helena Li, University of Technology Sydney
The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive stepKerry Brown, Edith Cowan University
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’Flavio Macau, Edith Cowan University
Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policyLocky Xianglong Liu, Victoria University; James Giesecke, Victoria University, and Jason Nassios, Victoria University
Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?Vinh Thai, RMIT University
‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading upTerry Goldsworthy, Bond University
Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?Rand Low, Bond University
How does your super balance compare to other people your age?Natalie Peng, The University of Queensland
Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine printJason Tian, Swinburne University of Technology
I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?Di Johnson, Griffith University
How much do you really need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than $1 millionAngel Zhong, RMIT University
Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economyLurion De Mello, Macquarie University
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here’s what to knowSteven Leib, CQUniversity Australia
Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?Hassan F. Gholipour, Western Sydney University and Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, University of Marburg
Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect householdsLocky Xianglong Liu, Victoria University; James Giesecke, Victoria University, and Jason Nassios, Victoria University
This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy todayLaura Panza, The University of Melbourne
War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economyGeorge Verikios, Griffith University
Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talksHazel Moir, Australian National University
Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?Warwick Smith, The University of Melbourne
Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does nextStella Huangfu, University of Sydney
How reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsersJennifer Macklin (Downes), Monash University and Ananya Bhattacharya, Monash University
Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court caseJeannie Marie Paterson, The University of Melbourne
Australia was once a world leader in innovation. A new report shows the system is now ‘broken’Roy Green, University of Technology Sydney
What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgementJason Harris, University of Sydney
Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?Uri Gal, University of Sydney
Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risksPiyush Tiwari, The University of Melbourne; Godwin Kavaarpuo, The University of Melbourne, and Samuelson Appau, Melbourne Business School
What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?Laura de Zwaan, Queensland University of Technology
One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new studySong Shi, University of Technology Sydney
Australia plans to sell off defence land to developers – but could it deliver homes instead?Katherine Sundermann, Monash University
55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls shortHal Pawson, UNSW Sydney
Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flightNatasha Heap, University of Southern Queensland
Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop themTegan Cohen, Queensland University of Technology
What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney
Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest ratesLuke Hartigan, University of Sydney
Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?Danaë Anderson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Jeremy Morrow, Auckland University of Technology
Even if Australians won an extra week of leave, we’d need to make sure they could take itShae McCrystal, University of Sydney
Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not lessCelina McEwen, University of Technology Sydney; Alison Pullen, Macquarie University, and Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney
A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigsKerry Brown, Edith Cowan University
‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplacesSharlene Leroy-Dyer, The University of Queensland
Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback appMirella Atherton, University of Newcastle
Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?Angel Zhong, RMIT University
Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later billsAngelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, CQUniversity Australia
Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explainsKatharine Kemp, UNSW Sydney