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New South Wales is turbocharging data center approvals with a 75-day review promise—provided projects hit strict energy, water, and environmental benchmarks—aiming to fuel investment and stave off recession as demand surges 75% yearly. Meanwhile, ANU names Gordon de Brouwer, ex-public service commissioner, as its new chancellor in a bid to restore confidence after turbulent leadership. Politically, migration and superannuation debates simmer: parties weigh backpacker visa tweaks vital for farming, while super access sparks debate over home ownership versus compulsory savings. Nationally, GST fairness clashes rage as WA defends its deal while other states cry foul over subsidies. Disability care gaps loom as NDIS reforms roll out, raising alarms about state capacity. And the government faces mounting pressure to preserve temporary migrant work rights, with advocates warning new rules could slash incomes and independence—calling instead for faster processing and legal aid.

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