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Trade Minister Don Farrell’s suggestion that Australia’s superannuation sector consider investing in the US lamb industry to head off further American tariffs has drawn sharp political criticism and concern from the super sector. The debate raises questions about investor independence, the sole purpose duty and economic risks for a $4.5 trillion industry.
Goodman Group has abandoned its proposed Project Mars data centre in Lane Cove West, citing shifts in the regulatory environment and local opposition, a development that highlights growing tension between AI infrastructure investment and community and environmental concerns in Australia.
Australian shares and business sentiment showed caution on September 28, 2026, as traders awaited a likely Reserve Bank rate hike and this week’s inflation data. Household and corporate budgets face more pressure if policy tightens again, with economists warning the RBA’s move could slow growth across interest sensitive sectors.
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced at least 112,000 people inside the country, while nearly 3,000 have fled by sea towards Djibouti as violence along the Red Sea coast deepens an already severe humanitarian crisis.