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"There's AU$4.2 trillion of members' money under management in superannuation," Mary Delahunty, chief executive of ASFA, said. "That makes Australia one of the top investors in the world." Within the next five to seven years, Australia is expected to surpass the U.K. and Canada, making it the second-largest pool of capital globally.

"The idea that we would weaken biosecurity laws is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. In order to defend the exports that total less than 5% of Australia's exports, you undermine our biosecurity system," Albanese told reporters in Adelaide.

Crypto ATMs, or kiosks, are machines that allow users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin using cash or cards, often without requiring the same level of identity verification as traditional financial services.

Apple Maps will display over 250 dual place names for cities and towns across both countries, along with the land borders of Indigenous protected areas and reserves.

As Australia gears up for the next election, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are set to outnumber baby boomers for the first time.

In his fourth budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has also introduced new measures to strengthen economic resilience and competitiveness, recognizing the growing global risks from trade wars and geopolitical tensions.

According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), which represents nearly 2 million workers, one-third of all workers could face negative consequences from a blanket return-to-office policy.

A total of 766 submissions have been made to the Trump administration's review of "unfair trade practices," with U.S. industry groups pushing for more favorable trade rules from President Donald Trump.

The suspension of research grants affects six universities -- Monash University, ANU, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of Western Australia.

On March 11, a formal complaint was submitted to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging the Trump administration to take strong action against Australia's "damaging pricing policies."

Even high earners are seeing housing costs eat up more than 30% of their income, particularly in major cities and many regional areas.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) revealed that the redesign will focus on replacing the Queen's portrait with an image that reflects Australia's history and growth, especially the strong bond First Nations peoples have with the land.

The change is expected to benefit nearly nine million Australians, adding an estimated AU$7,700 to their retirement savings.

AER chair, Clare Savage, acknowledged that it is still a challenging time for energy consumers, particularly for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The regulator stated that from July 1, 2019, to Oct. 18, 2024, the fund took between four months and four years to assess these claims. In 254 cases, AustralianSuper took between 15 and 213 days just to provide the claim form.

The drop came after a US stock market's sell-off on Wall Street the previous day, as investors questioned the potential economic impact of Trump's trade decisions.

"I'm confident that the insurance companies know what they need to do, I'm confident that they're putting in place the arrangements to process lots of claims," Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated.

Authorities have long warned about foreign espionage agencies, particularly from China, using social media platforms to target individuals with access to U.S. government secrets.

According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, nearly three-quarters of Australian employers still pay men more than women. For the 12 months leading up to March 2024, women earned on average AU$28,425 less than their male counterparts. This means that for every dollar a man earns, a woman earns only 78 cents.

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

The coasts of Queensland and NSW were expected to be the most affected starting Wednesday, with the most severe conditions anticipated on Friday, when Alfred was forecast to make landfall.

Cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp rise in value on Monday following President Trump's announcement that five major digital currencies -- Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), along with the well-known Bitcoin and Ethereum -- will be included in the newly created U.S. Crypto Reserve.

European leaders vowed to ramp up efforts to support Ukraine, including discussing the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to create a peace plan and present it to U.S. President Donald Trump.

The coverage extends to include injuries occurring during authorized breaks, such as lunch or short rest periods throughout the workday.

In a memo to agency heads, Budget Director Russell Vought and acting director of the Office of Personnel Management Charles Ezell described the federal government as "costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt."

Customers holding an active hospital or extras policy with Medibank as of June 30, 2025, will qualify for the refund, which will be processed by the end of September.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard ordered the termination and revocation of security clearances for the employees, condemning their actions as a breach of trust and professionalism.

Chalmers met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday morning to discuss the tariffs on steel and aluminium, as Australia sought an exemption from the 25% tariffs, which were set to take effect on March 12.

The U.S. market, including cryptocurrencies, reacted negatively after Trump confirmed that tariffs would be imposed on Canada and Mexico, starting March 4.