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China relations improve but Australia sees US pressure
Criticism this week from the Trump camp of Australia's ambassador to Washington indicates that relations may be strained
AustraliaCanberra's cap on overseas student visas carries costs
Visa applications from international students, an important revenue source, have fallen sharply amid tighter criteria
AustraliaAustralian housing policy becomes political flashpoint
Senate rejection of two key aspects of Labor's housing affordability plans may result in an early election
AustraliaCurrent demand levels may see Australia importing gas
Concern is growing that a demand-supply imbalance in southern states will require gas imports from 2026
AustraliaAustralia may tighten rules on professional services
The federal government said last month that it will boost regulatory oversight of tax advisers after a scandal last year
AustraliaChina may try to weaken Pacific policing deal
Pacific nations have backed a regional policing plan
ChinaCanberra's new cybersecurity moves may not be enough
The government will introduce further cybersecurity measures during the current parliamentary session
AustraliaCanberra's efforts to reduce vaping face challenges
New federal regulations designed to discourage vaping, which came into force this month, will be weakened in October
AustraliaAustralia's stubborn inflation may trigger a rate rise
A further increase in inflation in May has set back hope of an early rate cut, with a rise now possible next month
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