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When we think of heavy industry, we picture steel mills, aluminium smelters, oil refineries and chemical plants. However, the defining capital-intensive industry of the 21st century looks very different. It is the data centre.

Cost of living pressures remain one of the biggest concerns for Australians, but are rising prices really the root cause of the problem?

Across the UQ Business, Economics and Law Faculty, Indigenous researchers and leaders are helping shape the conversation around Reconciliation. They share their practical insights and research-backed expertise on how leaders and organisations can meaningfully embed Reconciliation measures at the structural, governance and social levels.

Our study has found that breast cancer survivors face significant and persistent out-of-pocket costs for their ongoing healthcare.

Family mental health after birth is the focus of a UQ-led research project to improve the health and wellbeing of children, mothers and partners.

A new road charge is looming for electric vehicle drivers, amid reports Treasurer Jim Chalmers is accelerating the policy as part of a broader tax-reform push.

A cap on short-term holiday rentals in regional New South Wales tourist hot spots has had no impact on the housing crisis, a UQ study has found.

THE CONVERSATION | The federal government has recently focused on improving outcomes for many Australians in low-paid and insecure work who are feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.

The Conversation interviewed Professor Flavio Menezes and other experts for their views on the 2025 Budget.

The most striking feature of the Australian economy in the 21st century has been the exceptionally long period of fairly steady, though not rapid, economic growth.

Does more income equal more democracy? Not necessarily, according to an analysis of 200 years of international data.

Considering a master's degree in economics? Discover what makes UQ’s postgraduate degree in economics the best option for you and your career.

In an era of rapid change and increasing uncertainty, the need for timely and accurate information is more critical than ever for effective decision-making. Real-time data has emerged as a powerful tool for policymakers, providing them with the insights necessary to address complex issues and respond swiftly to emerging trends.

Considering an honours year to further advance the knowledge and skills gained during your undergraduate economics degree? Completing an honours degree in economics will leave you prepared to apply these capabilities to roles in industry or academia.

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people concerned with stabilising the global climate.

In an inflationary environment, the popular temptation is to regulate something. In this discussion the focus is on competition, a desirable way to see prices constrained – but can we really regulate our way to a more competitive economy?

According to the multi-disciplinary research team, early research suggests that unresolved fractures in many communities related to past traumatic events limited support for the Voice.

THE CONVERSATION | Professor John Quigin asks whether we have the governmental capacity to achieve net zero after decades of cuts to the public service.