Trade war crisis; Albo, Ley talk on hate bill; carriers complain about airfares

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Investors seek safe haven assets like gold and silver as the US-Europe trade war spooks markets. 

• The federal government and opposition work together to find a compromise on hate speech legislation
• Even the airlines think airfares are too high
• The number of Australian billionaires hits 48
• The hardest luck story at the Australian Open

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