RBA Gov upbeat on economy; PM pressures Optus boss; Australia recognises Palestine

Tuesday 23 September 2025

The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk. 

And more, including:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions whether Optus boss Stephen Rue should keep his job. 
• Australia formally recognises the Palestinian state. 
• Investors take big bets on the share prices of big tech companies falling
• The rush to buy granny flats.

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