Sentiment at 50-year lows; OpenAI apologises with a warning; Aussie $ holiday winners

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows, creating the potential for a dive in household spending.

• The Coalition unveils its immigration policy, with a big drop in migrant numbers
• OpenAI apologises for its agents accessing official websites, but says companies and governments need better defences
• The best places to take a holiday, at least if you want to take advantage of a strong Aussie dollar
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to copyright her voice to counter deepfakes

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