The Australian government has ended a temporary fuel excise cut that was implemented following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has instructed the consumer watchdog to closely monitor service stations for potential price gouging as the excise cut's effects are expected to take a few days to reflect at the pump.
In related news, LinkedIn will now be included in the government's news bargaining incentive legislation, requiring it to negotiate with media organizations or face increased penalties. This change follows consultations with industry stakeholders and aims to ensure fair compensation for news content across digital platforms.