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Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejected One Nation policies that propose early superannuation access and a 130,000 annual migration cap.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and United States President Donald Trump held a phone call overnight to discuss bilateral trade and defence partnerships.

The Australian government is advancing a $250 million news levy impacting publishers like Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC).

The New South Wales government confirmed that federal tax changes and interest rate increases are lowering property values in Sydney.

The Australian Federal Government plans national legislation to force new data centres to source renewable energy despite state opposition.

The Albanese government released draft property tax fixes extending qualifying new build timelines from 12 to 24 months.

The Australian government has ended the temporary fuel excise discount, confirming wholesale fuel prices will increase by 16 cents per litre.

The Albanese government committed $3.6 billion to extend its childcare wage subsidy for two years to secure a 15% pay rise for early educators.

The Albanese government has officially initiated a tripartite strategy to regulate artificial intelligence in the Australian workforce, convening the inaugural AI Employment and Workplaces Forum this week.

The Future Fund has appointed Richard Brandweiner as its new chief investment officer.

The Albanese government has formalised a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), underpinning a $25 billion investment.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has set the stage for the May 12 federal budget, labelling it the "most ambitious" of his leadership.