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Weekly Wrap Up
Australia’s political and economic landscape shifted this week as Anika Wells expanded the under-16 social media ban, Coalition tensions deepened over net zero, and ASIO warned of foreign assassination risks. The RBA held rates steady at 3.6%, while polling shows Labor ahead 57–43 and One Nation’s support rising.

Weekly Wrap Up
It’s been a week of contrasts for the Albanese Government — gridlock at home, momentum abroad. As debate over the EPBC reforms intensifies in Canberra, Anthony Albanese has been strengthening Australia’s regional ties abroad, underscoring his government’s focus on environmental reform, economic engagement, and international cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Weekly Wrap Up
Murray Watt announced that upcoming EPBC Act amendments will allow the Government to strip companies of profits gained through environmental breaches, addressing consultation feedback that called for a clearer definition of an “unacceptable impact.” The changes aim to strengthen compliance and ensure companies face meaningful consequences for environmental misconduct.

Weekly Wrap Up
Prime Minister Albanese heads to Washington for his first meeting with President Trump, seeking a landmark critical minerals deal to reduce reliance on China and boost domestic supply chains. Back home, the Government revises its super tax reforms, unemployment rises to 4.5%, and new national mental health standards are released.
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Weekly Wrap Up
Australia’s political and economic landscape shifted this week as Anika Wells expanded the under-16 social media ban, Coalition tensions deepened over net zero, and ASIO warned of foreign assassination risks. The RBA held rates steady at 3.6%, while polling shows Labor ahead 57–43 and One Nation’s support rising.

Weekly Wrap Up
It’s been a week of contrasts for the Albanese Government — gridlock at home, momentum abroad. As debate over the EPBC reforms intensifies in Canberra, Anthony Albanese has been strengthening Australia’s regional ties abroad, underscoring his government’s focus on environmental reform, economic engagement, and international cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Weekly Wrap Up
Murray Watt announced that upcoming EPBC Act amendments will allow the Government to strip companies of profits gained through environmental breaches, addressing consultation feedback that called for a clearer definition of an “unacceptable impact.” The changes aim to strengthen compliance and ensure companies face meaningful consequences for environmental misconduct.

Weekly Wrap Up
Prime Minister Albanese heads to Washington for his first meeting with President Trump, seeking a landmark critical minerals deal to reduce reliance on China and boost domestic supply chains. Back home, the Government revises its super tax reforms, unemployment rises to 4.5%, and new national mental health standards are released.