Australia
World watches first teen social media ban kick off in Australia
Policymakers in Indonesia, Denmark, Brazil and other nations are also moving to rein in Big Tech
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown
It begins a live experiment studied by lawmakers frustrated by the slow enforcement of harm-minimisation efforts
Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, rules out further cuts
Bond yields spike to a 13-month high after governor Bullock says that price risks have ‘tilted to the upside’
Australia scraps electricity rebates as budget deteriorates
The government looks to rein in spending after large, structural budget deficits
Australia household spending surges, boosting RBA hike bets
Money markets are wagering the central bank’s next move will be a hike in 2026
Goldman, BlackRock rush to fill wealth-advice void in Australia
Global names are racing to expand across the country, drawn by a paradox few markets can match: enormous household wealth coupled with a chronic shortage of financial advisers
Tuan Sing secures permit to redevelop flagship Melbourne property with Grand Hyatt hotel asset
The works are planned to commence in early 2026
Australia economic growth disappoints, easing rate-hike bets
Weak productivity means any pickup in demand risks spilling straight into prices
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
The Australian ban is being closely watched by other jurisdictions considering similar age-based measures
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
Global regulators have increasingly raised concerns about misinformation associated with generative AI tools as their use becomes widespread
