https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/16/japan/japan-australia-postpone-security-talks/PoliticsAustralia seeks new ways to lift Indigenous living standardsAustralia will look for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after voters soundly rejected a proposal to create a new advocacy committee, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said. Indigenous Voice campaigners were flying Aboriginal flags at half-staff across Australia on Sunday as a mark of their disappointment, Inquirer.net has reported. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1846388/australia-seeks-new-ways-to-lift-indigenous-living-standards-after-referendum-lossEconomyInterest rates could soon be hiked once again—RBAAustralians could be facing another interest rate hike unless inflation eases, 9News reported. The quarterly inflation data will be released this month and will play a significant role in November’s interest rate decision. https://www.9news.com.au/finance/reserve-bank-australia-minutes-interest-rates-warning-inflation/e061143f-71c9-49b9-956e-0ffea921f395RegionsQueensland’s electric scooter riders face $2,600 finesThe Queensland Government has proposed legislation that could result in electric scooter riders being fined almost $2600 – and face time in court – if they are deemed to be riding dangerously, Drive.com reported.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 18, 2023 12:43 UTC