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As of March 31, 2026, the scheme reported 774,456 participants with an annual cost of $50.7 billion (US$35.1 billion) over the 2025-26 financial year.

Critical Minerals Consortium co-founder David Whittle said it was better for the country to focus on minerals with high global value.

A new chapter in Australia’s water debate has just opened up: critical minerals.

The new party will be called ‘Community Strong Australia’ and will focus on integrity, climate action, and economic prosperity.

The prime minister and treasurer unveiled exemptions for small businesses, starts-ups, and testamentary trusts.

While the figure is significantly higher than the estimates for 2025–26 and 2024–25, it is lower than the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) forecast.

This comes as the Chinese Communist Party continues to dump EVs in overseas markets to address its industrial overcapacity problem.

The new laws restrict the maximum number of firearms a person can own, limit magazine capacity, and impose an Australian citizenship requirement.

Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley paid tribute to the Bondi victims, while wishing Australians a safe Christmas and better times ahead.

Police have said they believe that a father-son duo was behind the shooting.