G20 draft summit wthout US, Focus on climate and debt relief

South Africa, hosting the G20 summit, announced strong consensus on a leaders’ declaration despite the United States boycotting the talks. The draft, prepared without U.S. input, includes references to climate change, green energy transition, and debt relief for developing countries. While the U.S. opposed mentioning climate issues, other members backed South Africa’s agenda. Analysts suggest…

Major student debt relief begins for three million Australians as Albanese government rolls out $16bn initiative

A sweeping cost-of-living boost has begun reaching millions of Australians, with the Albanese government activating its long-promised plan to cut student debt for roughly three million people. The $16 billion initiative—legislated in July—will be implemented over the next three weeks, marking one of the largest reductions of education-related debt in Australia’s history. The Australian Taxation…