New year, new taxes; Aussie dollar, Bitcoin tumble; rugby league $5b broadcast deal

Tuesday 30 June 2026

The new financial year is set to introduce income tax cuts and business tax deductions, alongside higher wages and changes to superannuation. 

• The Aussie dollar falls below 69 US cents as Bitcoin tumbles
• Australia finally signs a deal with Vanuatu, and rugby league players look for a better deal
• Nine and Foxtel get set to sign a $5 billion broadcast rights agreement. 
• Volkswagen announces the biggest job layoff plan in corporate history

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