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ATO Tax Prosecutions Jump 80% as $2.7M in Fines Handed Down, September 18
ATO prosecutions for tax evasion surge 80% with $2.7 million in fines. Over 350 individuals and businesses convicted in shadow economy crackdown targeting non-lodgers and cash-in-hand workers.
Diddy’s Lawyers Quit $100M Case Over Six Months of Unpaid Fees
Sean Combs’ civil attorneys withdraw from $100M defamation case, alleging six months of unpaid fees and lack of cooperation. Combs disputes the charges.
Burke Bars International Student Families, Introduces Backpacker Ballot System
Tony Burke’s migration overhaul bars international student families and introduces a ballot system for backpackers in regional work. Net migration targets 225,000 by 2027-28.
Burke Cuts Student Family Visas, Tightens Backpacker Rules in September 17 Overhaul
Tony Burke announces major immigration changes on September 17: international students barred from bringing family, ballot system for backpackers, net migration target cut to 245,000 from current 292,100.
EU Offers Canada First-Ever ‘Associate Member’ Status Amid US Trade Tensions
EU offers Canada unprecedented ‘associate member’ status as trade war with US intensifies. Von der Leyen and PM Carney announce closer ties on energy, AI, defence and critical minerals.
Snowtown Killer James Vlassakis Granted Parole After 26 Years, September 17
James Vlassakis, convicted in the 1999 Snowtown murders, has been granted parole after 26 years in prison. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision despite government opposition.
US Confirms Space Weapons Deployment; What It Means for Defense Stocks
US military confirms deployment of on-orbit space control weapons. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink’s announcement signals a new era of space militarization and could drive demand for defense contractors.
US Deploys Space Weapons in Orbit, Confirms Military for First Time
The US military confirmed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending against hostile action. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made the announcement at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Monday.
UPI Ends Free Era: 0.4% Fee on Merchant Payments Above ₹2,000 From October 15
NPCI introduces 0.4% MDR on UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000 from October 15, 2026. P2P transfers and transactions under ₹2,000 remain free. Small merchants earning up to ₹1 lakh monthly pay zero fees.