November 2023
Reviving dud industries will make us poorer: RBA’s Harper
Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper has warned that government efforts to ‘reshore’ production will lead to lower living standards.
September 2023
Ian Harper passes the MBS baton to former dean
After more than 30 years of being connected with Melbourne Business School including the last five years as dean, Ian Harper is passing on the baton to former dean and CEO Jenny George.
October 2021
‘Mix of pain and pleasure’: MBA students battle through pandemic
In-person classes at Australia’s top business schools have been cancelled, ending the networking MBAs are prized for.
May 2021
Pharmacy Guild’s president not quite a full professor
The guild refers to its new president as Professor Trent Twomey. Which is odd, as his highest qualification is a bachelor’s degree.
August 2020
RBA's Harper defends COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper has defended the policy decisions of state governments on border closures and social distancing but says they need to be continually reviewed.
March 2020
Banking and Wealth Summit Crisis Briefing
Australia's premier forum for banking and wealth leaders, regulators, policymakers and stakeholder groups is going online for a special crisis briefing.
October 2019
Consumers to blame for 'loyalty tax'
Economist Ian Harper said the banks' $3 billion "loyalty tax" was neither illegal nor unusual, as experts say customers can blame themselves for being ripped off.
July 2019
Ian Harper's guide to making good decisions
After years of making complex decisions affecting millions of people, the Reserve Bank board member shares the key skills required.
December 1998
Names to watch in the next decade
The most promising management talent in Australia has been nominated.