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Economy
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Nov 3, 2026
Only if they work for it: the 3 November rise reaches savers who chase it, while a big pile of everyday money earns almost nothing either way.
The cash rate is now 4.85% after a split vote, and the bank's own words point to a pause, not a sixth rise in December.
Politics
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Mostly yes, but the sharpest line runs between owners and renters, and it cuts deeper than income.
Nov 1, 2026
Canberra's spending keeps your interest rate about one rise higher. It didn't cause this year's inflation jump, and one government cut made the number worse.
Oct 30, 2026
Young startups mostly keep today's tax deal, but the next stage of growth faces one of the rich world's toughest tax bills.
Oct 29, 2026
Yes at the till, for those three items. The catch is how little of your bill they are, and what happened in the countries that tried it.
