ASSESSMENT LOG
Household Spending Down 0.4% in December
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on 9 February 2026 that household spending in Australia fell by 0.4 per cent in December 2025 compared to November, following strong increases in earlier months.
Government Reviews Online Game Ratings After Safety Concerns
Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells has written to the Classification Board and eSafety Commissioner to review whether Roblox’s PG rating remains appropriate following media reports of child grooming concerns. The review request is part of broader federal…
Australia and Indonesia Sign Landmark Security Treaty
The Australian and Indonesian governments signed the Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security on 6 February 2026 in Jakarta, establishing a framework for ongoing bilateral cooperation on defence and regional security matters. The agreement is intended to enhance…
Category 3 Cyclone Mitchell to Hit Pilbara Coast; Port Closures and Evacuations Active.
Destructive winds up to 220 km/h. Major ports (Port Hedland, Dampier) closed. Flash flooding expected through Gascoyne. Evacuation centres open in Karratha and Onslow.
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