Hello. Goods from Australia entering the U.S. are still facing a basic tariff of 10%, which is good news considering Australia has avoided raised tariffs during the ongoing trade tensions initiated by Donald Trump.
An executive order released on Friday morning in Australia confirmed various tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% for imports from multiple countries, including Canada, which has a significant 35% tariff. The order specified that countries, like Australia, not listed in this update will continue to be taxed at the 10% rate. There’ll be more coverage available in the live blog.
Trade Minister Don Farrell remarked that Australia has successfully navigated through this situation, crediting the Albanese government’s careful negotiations with trading partners.
On another note, Labor has maintained that prices for medications will remain stable due to Australia’s drug benefit framework.
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Why buy when you can rent? With rising living costs, limited storage, and increasing waste contributing to climate issues, a library in Sydney is letting people borrow instead of own. The library, which is managed by volunteers, boasts over 700 items available for rent. Members can simply log in to borrow items from four locations: Wayverton, Lane Cove, Cromer, and Randwick. The library offers everything from camping gear to DIY projects and even party supplies.
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“We had a long time to make strides in closing the gap, but it appears the same entities are still in charge of what changes are being implemented. Where’s the accountability?”
As the 25th Garma Festival kicks off in Northeast Arnhem, the Uluru Dialogue Group, which includes key figures behind the Uluru Statement, criticized the Albanese government for maintaining the status quo, which they argue overlooks the rights of First Nations Australians. They highlighted that only four out of 19 measures were satisfied, following recent data revealing that significant targets continue to slip.
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