Tuesday 28 October 2025

The competition watchdog sues Microsoft, claiming it misled millions of customers into paying more for subscriptions to Office, in a case with major ramifications for big tech. 
Unions launch a case to increase pay for under 21-years olds. 
The US navy manages to lose to aircraft, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, within 30 minutes of each other. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets regional leaders in Malaysia
The great red crab creep on Christmas Island begins

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Tuesday 28 October 2025
The competition watchdog sues Microsoft, claiming it misled millions of customers into paying more for subscriptions to Office, in a case with major ramifications for big tech.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Unions launch a case to increase pay for under 21-years olds.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US navy manages to lose to aircraft, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, within 30 minutes of each other.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets regional leaders in Malaysia</li>
<li aria-level="1">The great red crab creep on Christmas Island begins</li>
</ul>
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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ACCC sues Microsoft over pricing, test case for young workers, red crab creep begins

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX closes flat


PM's plan to fight anti-semitism


ANZ's second strike


Housing market profitability soars


Warner Bros prefer Netflix

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ASX closes flat
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PM's plan to fight anti-semitism
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ANZ's second strike
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Housing market profitability soars
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Warner Bros prefer Netflix
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Afternoon Report | Energy slumps

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Today, the federal government outlines lower deficits in coming years in its mid-year budget review, but does little to improve the fiscal outlook. 
The first funerals for the victims of the Bondi beach massacre are held. 
Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates admits near defeat in the US and China. 
The competition regulator sues Hello Fresh.
Tesla’s share price hits a new high on the back of robotaxis.

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Today, the federal government outlines lower deficits in coming years in its mid-year budget review, but does little to improve the fiscal outlook.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The first funerals for the victims of the Bondi beach massacre are held.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates admits near defeat in the US and China.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The competition regulator sues Hello Fresh.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla&rsquo;s share price hits a new high on the back of robotaxis.</li>
</ul>
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Budget deficits for years; Bondi charges laid; Treasury Wine Estate dumped

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Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the Fear & Greed website:

Who measures emissions, how are they measured, is the number audited, checked off on, and by who? Is it measured the same way in every country? BHP and FMG can measure their emissions, I'm assuming they have budgets, but what about for smaller companies, companies that aren't listed? 

Sean Aylmer is joined by Thomas Hodgson from sustainability consultancy Anthesis for an answer to Peter's question.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_H3zjjXF40wbTRyMFE66Y">Fear &amp; Greed website</a>: Who measures emissions, how are they measured, is the number audited, checked off on, and by who? Is it measured the same way in every country? BHP and FMG can measure their emissions, I'm assuming they have budgets, but what about for smaller companies, companies that aren't listed?&nbsp; Sean Aylmer is joined by Thomas Hodgson from sustainability consultancy Anthesis for an answer to Peter's question. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1decnQa9VdK4y218Kexx36">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kxx2N8r3Slmiha8-kAuLf">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jbkmn8WhNKaOw8_J0aCNM">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw29oa782rUxOLueYooHC7Lz">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766403042530415&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bmLV4yfsl7E2TefvSPoDg">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: How a company's emissions are really measured

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ACCC sues Microsoft over pricing, test case for young workers, red crab creep begins

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