RBA raises cash rate to 4.35%
Australian rate-sensitive books must reprice against a 4.35% cash rate
Oceania
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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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EU bans use of 31 meat-related names for plant-based products
Food producers must relabel products to comply
UK sanctions Maritime Mutual entities under Russia sanctions regime
Asset freeze and service restrictions apply to designated insurer entities
New South Wales enacts firearm limits and terrorist symbol ban
Law restricts gun ownership and bans terrorist symbols after attack
India and New Zealand conclude free trade agreement
Trade agreement expands tariff concessions and market access between countries
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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