Friday 16 October 2026

Australia’s unemployment rate hits a five year high, but it might not be enough to prevent another rate hike. 
The auction market slump is forcing sellers to accept lower prices
The federal government launches its flagship online safety legislation
ASIC drops its insider trading investigation into WiseTech Global founder Richard White
Apple shifts into the smart home world, taking on Amazon and Google

 

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Friday 16 October 2026
Australia&rsquo;s unemployment rate hits a five year high, but it might not be enough to prevent another rate hike.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The auction market slump is forcing sellers to accept lower prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government launches its flagship online safety legislation</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC drops its insider trading investigation into WiseTech Global founder Richard White</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple shifts into the smart home world, taking on Amazon and Google</li>
</ul>
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Unemployment rate jumps; home sellers drop asking prices; Apple launches smart display

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