Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a surprise backdown on the Albanese Government's controversial super tax plans.

It comes after Labor failed to secure the support needed to pass the changes in their current form earlier in the year - but the announcement also comes as Anthony Albanese is on leave - so has the Prime Minister handed the Treasurer an "excrement sandwich" to deal with in his absence? And while the Treasurer says the move shows Labor is listening to feedback, what does this backdown mean for more ambitious tax changes?

It comes as Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel are set to be released. What’s been the domestic response to the ceasefire, and hopeful peace deal?

And just two-months out from the social media ban for under 16s commencing, Communications Minister Anika Wells is meeting with the social media giants to "lay down the law" - but there are still many questions about how the ban will work in practice.

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Send the Digital Dilemma questions about the social media ban here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/your-say-social-media-ban/105751900

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