Australia Government

Immigration talks between the Australian Government and Coalition collapsed after Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor failed to reach an agreement across two meetings.

Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter warned that crude oil reaching US$102 a barrel increases inflation risks above the target range of 2% to 3%.

Communications Minister Anika Wells indicated she would consider parliamentary amendments to the proposed digital duty of care framework.

The Australian government released draft legislation outlining a capital gains tax exemption for innovative startups.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation will invest $55 million in senior secured debt into private waste management firm Global Resource Recovery.

The Australian Government has softened its domestic gas reservation policy following significant pushback from energy producers.

The Australian government is preparing to introduce a digital duty of care that could fine major tech companies over $100 million.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has set 30 September as the deadline for affected crypto businesses to seek licences.

The Productivity Commission has rejected calls for emergency steel tariffs after finding local producers were not harmed by imports.

The Australian Government launched a new Financial Innovation Strategy at the Intersekt 2026 conference in Melbourne.

Australia’s total superannuation assets grew 6.6% over the June quarter to hit $4.8 trillion.

Australia is evaluating new requirements for Meta (NASDAQ:META) and other social media giants to make recommendation algorithms opt-in to limit harmful content.