Australia at the crossroads

Article Abstract:

Australia is still dependent on commodities for its wealth. The country's lack of new technology businesses to influence its stockmarket is causing it to fall behind other economies such as Japan, which is trying to compete with the US. The challenge for Australia is to produce citizens who can create internationally competitive technology companies.

High technology industry, Economic indicators

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A new generation sets its own course

Article Abstract:

Janet Holmes a Court, once the richest woman in Australia, has left the Rich 200 list following the family business empire's dispersal between her and her children as a result of her husband Robert's death. The sale of Stoll Moss enabled her to have the cash available to pay out her children's inheritance.

Finance, Inheritance and succession, Holmes a Court, Janet

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The economy is ready to ride, with or without a cycle

Article Abstract:

A survey conducted by ACNielsen of the chief executives of Australia's top 1,000 companies shows that they disagree over the nation's economic outlook. Details of the survey are presented.

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