Tax changes affecting house prices are expected to have a modest impact, while inflation pressures are set to expand despite fuel price relief, and **global capital is eyeing Australia's $50 billion water market** amidst a national per capita recession.
Concerns rise over Chinese state-sponsored hacking with little diplomatic action, a Gaza flotilla draws attention to selective global suffering, and US strikes on Iran impact oil prices and global deal hopes.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is asked to investigate a Ben Roberts-Smith media leak, the corruption watchdog chief concedes he is a distraction, Liberal and One Nation parties attack discrimination laws, and a debate emerges over independent MPs potentially forming a new party.
There is concern for the economic reality in Aboriginal camps, the Combat Antisemitism Movement is criticized for harming social cohesion, political parties attack discrimination laws impacting trans Australians, and witnesses to the Bondi terror probe are targeted by online hate.
Fears are growing that data centers are hindering the energy transition and making it "worse off," while a controversial race to resurrect the giant moa raises scientific and ethical questions.