March 13, 2026 – Australia Headlines

Story gist: Former Australian spy chief resigned from Royal Commission into antisemitism after receiving $5,000 daily payments, stating he was overpaid. He warned findings may come too late as national terror threat level remains at ‘probable.’

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes ex-spy chief’s $5,000 daily pay and self-described overpayment upon quitting antisemitism royal commission, implying waste. Right-leaning Sky News focuses on his warning that findings may arrive too late amid ‘probable’ terror threat, stressing urgency. No center coverage, omitting balanced security-pay analysis.

Story gist: A woman and her child were found dead in a home south of Brisbane, Queensland. The father was hit by a car nearby.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames by sequencing deaths after father’s nearby car hit, implying connection. Center 9News emphasizes ‘suspicious circumstances’ and precise location south of Brisbane. Right-leaning News.com.au focuses on naming mum and baby at home, personalizing while omitting car incident and suspicion label.

Story gist: The ASX recorded losses as Middle East tensions affected investors. Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen called the conflict a crisis for fuel supply, while the Albanese government avoided the term ‘war’.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian stresses ASX heavy losses and investor spooking by Middle East crisis. Center ABC News neutrally reports Bowen’s ‘crisis’ label on fuel supply in federal politics. Right-leaning Australian emphasizes government shift from ‘don’t panic’ messaging to admitting fuel guarantee crisis, suggesting inconsistency.