Australia news live: new laws to crack down on property underquoting in NSW; inflation could reach ‘high fours’, Chalmers says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ima CaldwellMarch 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM

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The Minns government in New South Wales, Australia, is introducing new legislation to crack down on property underquoting with significantly increased penalties. This aims to prevent misconduct from being considered a normal business expense. Separately, Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicated that inflation in Australia could reach "high fours." Meanwhile, Nationals defector Barnaby Joyce suggested Australia should send a Navy ship to the Middle East to assist in securing Gulf fuel supplies, citing past requests and concerns about Australia's capacity to support allies. He argues this action is necessary to ensure future support from countries like the United States.

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Chalmers 40% Navy 40% Middle East 50% Gulf 60% United States of America 60% Red Sea ×270% Minns government 70% Barnaby Joyce ×280% Australia ×290%

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property underquoting 90% inflation 80% fuel supplies 70% penalties 60% navy ship 60% legislation 50% red sea 50% misconduct 40%

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Australia

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