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WED, 9 SEPT

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WED, 9 SEPT · 15 ITEMS

AUS

Australia

Macro anxiety ruled: RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser warned inflation is 'too high' and rates may rise, Bathla's $3.4B collapse exposed private-credit strains, and the superannuation political fight opened ahead of the Intergenerational Report.

Housing and planning politics churned: NSW unveiled 10,000-home high-rise plans for Sydney's east plus a Parramatta metro precinct, and scrutiny grew over a $40B NT data-centre land grant to a firm with a minister's relative on staff.

Canberra's tech and integrity agenda advanced: Labor announced an opt-out for social-media algorithms, business groups threatened to block Victoria's WFH laws in court, and the auditor-general was asked to probe alleged 'sports rorts.'

Institutions and deals: Cricket Australia confirmed BBL privatisation, Harrison.ai cut staff after government backing, Gilmour Space teamed with Hypersonix, and the ARC's fellowships topped $344M.

▌Signals

⚡Australia plans legislation to require social media platforms allow users to opt out of algorithmic feeds.
Sydney Morning Herald, The Straits Times, The Guardian + 4 more
16 outlets
⚡Bathla Group, an Australian building company, collapsed, leaving thousands of homes unfinished and exposing risks in private credit markets.
ABC News Australia, AFR, Bloomberg + 1 more
4 outlets
⚡Cricket Australia has announced the privatization of the Big Bash League, beginning with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades.
ABC News Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, AFR + 1 more
4 outlets

Politics and policy

Business groups threaten legal action to block Victoria's working-from-home laws.
Sydney Morning Herald, news.com.au, SmartCompany + 1 more
4 outlets
Australia's auditor-general will examine allegations that A$409 million in sports grants was directed to Labor-held seats.
"Labor accused of 'sports rorts' as $409M flows to its seats; auditor-general to examine" — Sydney Morning Herald
Single source
Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister accused Australia of foreign interference.
"Former Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of foreign interference" — Sydney Morning Herald
Single source

Crime and justice

At Alan Jones's trial, a former colleague testified about a promise of loyalty and described Jones as the greatest broadcaster while insulting a reporter.
Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News Australia, Guardian Australia + 1 more
4 outlets
Alleged victim of Sydney Swans returns to police after emergence of audio recording
"Alleged Sydney Swans victim returns to police after audio recording emerges" — Sydney Morning Herald

Australian economy & politics

RBA Deputy Governor warns inflation is too high and the central bank may need to raise interest rates further.
AFR, ABC News Australia, news.com.au
3 outlets

Economic policy and warnings

Treasurer Jim Chalmers released the Intergenerational Report, projecting superannuation trends and sparking political debate over pension spending.
The Conversation, Sydney Morning Herald

Housing crisis

A government funding stand-off has put hundreds of Darwin residents at risk of homelessness within weeks.
"Hundreds face homelessness in Darwin as funding stand-off continues" — ABC News Australia (Top)
Single source

Other

NSW government unveils plans for high-rise developments to add approximately 10,000 homes in Sydney's eastern suburbs and Parramatta.
Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News Australia, AFR + 1 more
4 outlets
A $40 billion data centre land grant in the Northern Territory involves a company where a relative of the deputy chief minister works.
"NT minister's family link revealed in $40B data-centre land grant" — ABC News Australia (Top)
Single source
Harrison.ai, an Australian medical AI startup, laid off staff and shifted its focus to the US market one year after receiving $32 million in government funding.
"Harrison.ai lays off staff and pivots to US a year after $32M government backing" — ABC News Australia (Top)
The Australian Research Council's Future Fellowships program allocated over $344 million to approximately 300 mid-career research projects.
"ARC Future Fellowships funding tops $344M for ~300 mid-career projects" — InnovationAus
Single source
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