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What are bonds, how do they work, and why does the bond market matter?
Updated | Bonds and bond markets are an important part of the economy, but most people don’t know a lot about them. Here’s a guide to what they do ...
3 September 2026
Australia keeps its triple-A credit rating
S&P Global says tax and spending reforms could improve the budget position over the next decade.
7 August 2026
New rules aim to keep the AI data centre boom off your power bill
Data centre operators, not households, would have to pay for the new electricity they use under proposed national standards.
21 July 2026
PM says 'world-first' AI standards to become law within a year
AI data centres will be required to underwrite new power supply, as the Prime Minister rejects calls to weaken copyright laws.
15 July 2026
CGT and negative gearing changes likely to pass after Labor-Greens deal
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are likely to pass parliament after Labor reached agreement with the Greens.
23 June 2026
Australia’s record defence export deal
Australia has struck its largest defence export deal, agreeing to supply Canada with radar technology under a $2.5 billion agreement.
22 June 2026