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Why traceability is so important for Aussie farmers

Traceability is a recent focus for Aussie farming, especially as consumers demand visibility on where their produce is coming from. Here’s how the industry is adapting to the change. 

 

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Innovative leadership in your industry 

How Simone Tully built an organic beef

Hear how one woman in agriculture, Simone Tully built a global export business from the bush to supply the world with organic Australian beef.

 

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Latest economic insights from Westpac IQ

Q1 GDP Partials & Forecast Update

June 02 2026 5 mins

We have revised our expectation for Q1 GDP lower, reflecting a softer contribution from the government sector. Today’s data confirms that the economy was slowing before the conflict in the Middle East had really started to impact. That impact is expected to see a more material weakening in Q2 2026 with the possibility of an outright contraction.

Total dwelling approvals –3.4%mth, 10.2%yr

The Fair Work Commission’s 2026 Annual Wage Review handed down a 4.75% increase in the minimum wage and modern award wage rates from 1 July 2026.

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