RBA raises cash rate to 4.35%
Australian rate-sensitive books must reprice against a 4.35% cash rate
Australia
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Australia halves fuel excise and suspends heavy vehicle charge
Temporary tax relief for fuel and transport
Australia halves fuel excise and introduces free public transport
Temporary cost relief measures implemented
BBC
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Yara shuts Pilbara ammonia plant cutting supply for two months
Major production outage tightens fertiliser supply
EU and Australia sign free trade agreement with tariff reductions
Binding trade rules reshape market access
Australia mandates age verification for adult content access
Platforms must verify users are over 18
BBC
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New South Wales enacts firearm limits and terrorist symbol ban
Law restricts gun ownership and bans terrorist symbols after attack
Turkey assumes COP31 presidency and sets Antalya summit venue
Climate diplomacy teams must prepare for Turkey-led COP31 talks
UK, Canada and Australia recognise State of Palestine
Diplomatic teams must update Palestine recognition status in bilateral dealings
NPR
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