Nassim Khadem
Nassim Khadem is an award-winning multimedia journalist. She reports on business news across online, radio and TV for ABC News. Her recent reporting has also focused on international affairs, including Iran's protest movement. Nassim began working as a journalist with The Age in 2003, including as that newspaper's economics correspondent. Before joining the ABC, she worked in various business reporting/editing roles for Fairfax Media's BRW magazine, The Australian Financial Review and as deputy business editor for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. She has also reported on local, state and federal politics, and covered a variety of rounds outside of business including indigenous affairs, environment and world news. You can follow Nassim on Twitter: @NassimKhadem
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IT worker alleges he's up for late fees and penalties on almost $400,000 because NBN and EY failed him
Former IT worker Abhishek Mishra alleges that he owes fees and penalties on almost $400,000 in tax debts because NBN Co and EY have breached their employment obligations to remit the taxes and provide him with "proper and independent" taxation advice.
Gig economy workers given 'right to disconnect' under changes labelled 'anti-business' by employers
Workers and industrial relations experts welcome new laws that aim to set minimum standards for gig economy workers, including rideshare and food delivery drivers, but business groups express deep concerns.
Bullock says RBA 'didn't make a mistake' with November rate hike, doesn't rule out future increases — as it happened
The RBA has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent after its first two-day meeting, but says it cannot rule out future rate hikes to keep inflation in check. Look back on how the day unfolded with our blog.
As it happened: ASX closes at record high following tech surge, DP World industrial dispute ends
ASX200 closes at record high following gains on Wall Street after Apple, Amazon and Facebook's Meta post results.
The dispute between DP World and the Maritime Union comes to an end, but impact could linger for industry and consumers.
New data shows lending for new homes is slowing.
The gap between house and unit prices has reached a record high, as values keep climbing
House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year.
Hong Kong court orders Evergrande's liquidation, posing threats to China's economy and global markets
A Hong Kong court has ordered one of China's biggest property developers, Evergrande Group, to liquidate, which could have severe consequences not just for China, but other economies including Australia.
Investors 'picking up pieces of their life' after rich-lister faces class action alleging he misled them
One of Australia's richest men Andrew Budzinski faces a class action over allegations that he and his company, IC Markets, misled thousands of everyday investors who may have collectively lost hundreds of millions of dollars trading in risky financial products.
As it happened: Australians are hoarding cash and so are criminals, says RBA
Between $7 billion and $11 billion of the nation’s cash is being used in the shadow economy to fund tax avoidance or other illegal purposes such as buying illicit drugs, according to the Reserve Bank. The news comes after the Australian stock market rose for a fifth consecutive day, hitting a three-week high before the Australia Day long weekend
As it happened: ASX closes higher, households are more indebted, so do we need tougher lending rules?
Australian households' debt-to-income ratio has reached 185 per cent of disposable income. Is it time to impose tougher lending restrictions? Read about this and how the Australian share market closed higher on Tuesday after an optimistic streak on Wall Street that pushed US stocks to a fresh record high.
Is a full-time return to the office inevitable for many workers as employers gain 'more power'?
Would you quit your job if your boss told you that you must go back into the office? Or would you adhere to the new rule, especially if it meant a potential pay rise? This is a question more workers may have to contemplate in the year ahead as employers ask their staff to stop working from home.
China's economy has 'lost momentum', gold miners drag ASX lower — as it happened
Australian shares close lower as Chinese GDP data confirm an economic slowdown. Look back on our markets blog to see how Wednesday's events unfolded.
Australia could be stumbling into biggest waterfront dispute since the 1990s. Here's what it might mean for you
The current row between a Dubai-owned stevedore, DP World, and the Maritime Union of Australia could reignite inflation and cause the Reserve Bank to continue lifting interest rates, experts say. There are calls for federal minister Tony Burke to intervene.
'Carrying cash is Plan B: If the cards aren't working, you don't get the goods'
As cash use for everyday transactions declines, regulators ponder how soon Australia may go cashless or whether Australians may have to bear the costs of using cash.
As it happend: ANZ boss warns of mortgage hardship, ASX closes lower
ANZ boss Shayne Elliott says mortgage hardship cases are emerging but the bank still plans to grow its home loan business. The Australian share market finished the day lower.
Rebels with drones are sending billions of dollars of cargo on an expensive 10-day detour and you may pay the price
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have fired missiles at container ships in the Red Sea. As one of the world's major trade routes closes, there are fears it could derail a fragile global economy.
RBA governor asks if Australians should pay a fee to use cash, while the ASX200 closes 0.5pc higher — as it happened
Australian shares rise 0.5pc, while the Reserve Bank governor says Australia has not fallen behind other countries in keeping inflation under control. Catch up on the ABC News live markets blog — as it happened.
Analysis
analysis:Do migrants push up house prices and compete for jobs, or pay economic dividends?
It is not surprising that a population surge that's contributing to higher rents and house prices has created heated political debate. Cutting net migration might help ease pressure, writes Nassim Khadem.
As it happened: ASX closes lower, dollar to drop, laws to stop smoking pass
Laws that aim to reduce the appeal of smoking and limit the ability of the tobacco industry to market the product passed federal parliament on Thursday. Follow the daily blog for all the latest news in business, finance and the markets.
'People can be very creative': Inside the rise of 'liar loans' in Australia's property market
More people looking to break into the property market are lying on their loan applications in a desperate bid to try to secure a home loan, according to new data. The struggle to refinance is also getting harder with more interest rate rises in 2024 possible.
'No kissing, no touching': Iranian filmmakers can get censored by strict Islamic laws but they are finding ways around it
Iranian cinema has long been the darling of the international film festival circuit, earning praise and awards at prestigious film festivals. But protests across Iran sparked by the death-in-custody of Mahsa Jina Amini in September 2022 ushered in a new kind of challenge for filmmakers working under the strict censorship rules of the Islamic Republic.
Origin takeover vote postponed after a last minute revised offer, local sharemarket opens lower as oil prices slide — as it happened
Australian shares closed lower on Thursday, while Origin Energy's proposed takeover by Brookfield and EIG was delayed after receiving a last minute offer after shareholder backlash.
This year's Black Friday sales are set to break retail records, but it could lead to a 'penny-pinching' Christmas
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are expected to account for more than a quarter of all holiday purchases this year. But economists are predicting a "penny-pinching" Christmas as interest rates stay higher for longer.
Search through the ATO's full list of big companies that paid no tax last financial year
More than 800 large companies paid no tax in 2021-22, an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) report reveals. Here's the full ATO list.
As it happened: ASX closes higher as Telstra bounces on Optus woes, but miners sink
The Australian market closed higher with solid gains for most sectors offset by steep losses in the big mining and energy sectors. Follow the day's financial news on our live blog.
Australian shares rally, but building approvals plunge amid higher interest rates — as it happened
The Australian share market traded higher on Wednesday, but fresh data showed building approvals dropping again and mortgage stress on the rise. Read how the day unfolded on the ABC News live markets blog.