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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
Stamp duty axed for ACT first home buyers
First home buyers in the ACT will no longer pay stamp duty from July 1, as the territory government expands its long-running tax overhaul.
10 June 2026
National emergency fleet secures first cargo ship
A cargo ship capable of transporting fertiliser, cargo and emergency supplies will become the first vessel in the federal government’s strategic ma...
29 May 2026