Australian domestic discussions encompass a Greens Party civil war as founder Drew Hutton is expelled, a rethink on product rules to boost the economy, the Labor government re-engaging with PwC post-scandal, PM backing working from home laws, proposals to lift GST alongside income tax cuts, the rising cost of insurance, and an increase in overseas student intake despite migration promises.
Key developments in US politics and global trade include Donald Trump's implementation of higher tariffs affecting various trading partners, China's export growth amid US trade tensions, alongside a modest increase in US jobless benefit applications and continued scrutiny of Trump's actions and rhetoric.
International relations are marked by tensions in Alaska over mining and indigenous customs, widespread student protests for Palestine and diplomatic debate over recognising a Palestinian state, Australia's missile test impacting relations with Indonesia, and concerns that Trump's AUKUS views could destabilise the pact.
Legal and consumer news features the return to court of the 'mushroom murderer' as sentencing approaches, and an investigation revealing electric vehicles failing to meet advertised range claims.