Australia

OpenAI scraps debut of AI model as it sets new guardrails

2026-09-29T12:15:39.000Z
The RBA’s 100 bps of tightening this year has more than reversed the 75 bps of policy easing from 2025.

Australia’s central bank lifts rates to 15-year high, signals risk of further hikes

2026-09-29T09:51:41.000Z
The Australian government has announced a rapid review into the breach, examining potential notification and reporting obligations of AI companies.

OpenAI apologises for Australian government website hack, pledges to rebuild trust

2026-09-29T04:28:22.000Z
A protest sign is displayed outside a home in the suburb of Lane Cove, Sydney, Australia, Aug 25, 2026.

Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash

2026-09-29T00:35:31.000Z
OpenAI’s Sam Altman (left) and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have been sent written requests to appear at the inquiry in Canberra on Oct 1.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to Australian AI inquiry days after Medicare breach

2026-09-27T05:44:48.000Z
The decline in activity and clearance rates is a further sign of a slowdown in Australia’s previously red-hot housing market that is driving down prices.

Australian home auction clearance rate hits 10-week low as looming rate hike threatens deeper slowdown

2026-09-27T03:51:08.000Z
The Australian housing market suggests tightening is already biting, with national prices down nearly 4% from their peaks, a fall compounded by a government tax change on investment properties that has hobbled investor lending.

Australia housing runs out of rescuers as RBA is set to hike rates

2026-09-24T05:27:52.000Z
Australia’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 per cent, above forecasts of 4.5 per cent.

Australia’s jobless rate hits five-year high, RBA hike still seen

2026-09-24T03:33:11.000Z
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese said OpenAI took three months to notify Canberra about the unauthorised access.

OpenAI agent breached health portal in Australia’s first known AI intrusion into government systems

2026-09-23T22:44:39.000Z
“ASX is still not meeting the RBA’s expectations in several important areas,” RBA assistant governor Brad Jones said.

RBA pressure on ASX persists as clearing shortcomings remain

2026-09-23T06:42:29.000Z