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Trump administration warns Albanese against penalizing US tech giants

The Trump administration warned Albanese against penalizing US tech giants. Albanese plans to push the policy at the UN.

Why it mattersA conflict between Australian and US tech policy could escalate trade tensions. It could also reshape how social media platforms operate globally.

AustraliaAustralia's push for stricter online safety rules faces pushback from the US, potentially affecting how Meta and X serve Australian users and what they charge the government.

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Albanese won't rule out cutting tobacco excise as illegal sales surge

Albanese won't guarantee no tobacco excise cuts, reversing Labor's earlier opposition to such plans.

Why it mattersTobacco tax policy may shift soon. This could reshape the pricing war between legal and illegal cigarettes.

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Rudd flags imminent US-Australia AI technology deal

Kevin Rudd says the US and Australia will soon announce a technology deal on AI.

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