Latest news in Australia? September 12th, 2026

Key news developments across Australia for September 12th, 2026:

• Economy & Employment: New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the proportion of Australian workers holding multiple jobs reached a record high of 6.9% (over 1 million people), driven heavily by cost-of-living pressures and led by younger workers aged 20–24. 新华网
• Aviation Disruptions: Airservices Australia faced scrutiny in Senate hearings following revelations that acute air traffic control staffing shortages have forced flight cancellations at an average rate of one every three days over the past year, with Sydney Airport seeing significant cancellations. The Guardian
• National Security & Defense: Public debate continues around the five-year milestone of the AUKUS security pact as Defence Minister Richard Marles concluded high-level bilateral defense talks in the UK following meetings in Washington. Meanwhile, ASIO confirmed that 16 major counter-terror plots have been disrupted nationwide since the Bondi incident. AP News
• Tech Regulation: Consultation progresses on the government’s draft “Digital Duty of Care” legislation, following Australia’s youth social media restrictions. The proposed measures mandate that digital platforms eliminate addictive design elements and provide stronger privacy controls like the “My Feed, My Way” initiative. Australian Institute of International Affairs+ 1
• Financial Markets: The Australian share market closed out a volatile week amid global geopolitical strains, with oil and energy supply-chain concerns persisting as a focal point for domestic inflation. The Guardian