SBS News In Depth Folgen

Australia’s sharemarket climbed to a six-week high ahead of key inflation data, with Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management unpacking the day’s market moves and why China’s growing influence in artificial intelligence is capturing investors’ attention. Plus, Stephanie Youssef speaks with Professor Damien Manuel from the Deakin Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation about Origin Energy’s cyber security breach, which has exposed the data of around 900,000 current and former customers, and what it means for those affected.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint plan with West Australia's government to fund a new study into large-scale oil refinery. The refinery is aimed at protecting the country's economy from further global energy shocks. If the refinery goes ahead, it would be the first new large-scale petrol refinery built in Australia since the 1960s. This comes as the cut in fuel excise is due to expire by the end of the week

Ben Carroll has been sworn in as Victorian Premier, replacing Jacinta Allan after she lost support from the Labor caucus. He was challenged by Attorney General Sonya Kilkenny in a tense and chaotic caucus meeting on Tuesday morning, before ultimately being elected unopposed. Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams will serve as his deputy ahead of the state election in November.