In numbers
Tuesday 29 September 2026
The figures behind the day's news, each taken word for word from a NewsJaws report and linked to it.
World
Coalition falls to 22% in Essential poll as Australians weigh immigration cuts
The September survey puts One Nation at 25% and finds a majority want fewer migrants, even as more respondents view immigration positively than negatively.
BusinessAndy Burnham proposes changing pension triple lock from 2030 to help fund care service
The prime minister says pensions would still rise by at least inflation or 2.5% each year, with savings directed toward a proposed National Care Service.
BusinessReserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate to 4.60% as inflation risks grow
The unanimous quarter-point increase takes the rate to its highest level since 2011. The bank says further rises depend on inflation, growth and other incoming data.
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