Latest news in Australia? September 7th, 2026
07-09-2026
Key developments and headlines across Australia for September 7, 2026:
- Housing Affordability Hits Record Lows: Fresh economic and real estate data indicate Australian housing affordability has dropped to historic lows. A combination of persistently elevated property prices and borrowing constraints has left median-income households able to afford only about 12% of listed homes nationwide, with South Australia seeing some of the sharpest drops in purchasing capacity. YouTube+ 1
- Federal Crackdown on Student Visa Exploitation: Follow-up discussions continue around the federal government’s unprecedented move under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act powers to ban new international student enrolments in specific coursesstarting with the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)aiming to curb onshore visa transfers and preserve education integrity. AP News
- National Child Protection Week Launches: Communities and state agencies across the country began National Child Protection Week activities (running September 6–12), focusing on child safety, neglect prevention, and the campaign theme of turning community conversations into action. Western Australian Government
- International Flood Response & Consular Concerns: Australian diplomatic channels and officials are actively tracking search and rescue efforts following severe flooding in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi region, with consular assistance mobilized amid reports of untraceable Australian travelers. Nepal News | Nepal’s First Online News Portal
- Financial & Market Movements: The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) suspended trading of the 0.50% September 2026 Commonwealth Government Bond (GSBQ26) at close of business ahead of its upcoming maturity date. Kalkine