Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-23
Australian headlines stayed heavy on policy and regulation, with the US voicing concerns over planned social media rules and a Senate inquiry probing AI data centre effects on comm
Australian headlines stayed heavy on policy and regulation, with the US voicing concerns over planned social media rules and a Senate inquiry probing AI data centre effects on communities. A watchdog blocked the sale of an insurer's WA arm to a major local insurer, keeping regulatory intervention in focus. Business commentary pushed the need to embrace AI, while crypto saw a smaller player lead gains as Bitcoin held steady, leaving the domestic market pulse more narrative-driven than price-driven.