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• Indigenous procurement policy accused of creating 'economic stolen generation'

  The federal Indigenous Procurement Policy is accused of enabling 'black cladding,' where non-Indigenous firms pose as Indigenous-owned to win set-aside contracts. Changes take effect July 1, 2026, but critics say they fail to stop the practice, which risks creating an 'economic stolen generation.'

• "How much of Musk's wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it"

  This commentary argues that Elon Musk's wealth is largely attributable to US government support, citing early NASA grants to SpaceX and regulatory policies aiding Tesla. It contends that without taxpayer subsidies, neither company would have succeeded, challenging the narrative of Musk as a self-made billionaire.

• "How much of Musk's wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it."

  This commentary argues that Elon Musk's wealth is largely attributable to US government support, citing early NASA grants and contracts for SpaceX and regulatory policies aiding Tesla. It contends that without taxpayer subsidies, Musk's companies would not have survived their startup phases, challenging the narrative of self-made success.

• Army to store 10,000 IVAS headsets after GAO report

  The Government Accountability Office reported that the Army's nearly 10,000 IVAS augmented-reality headsets will not be used by soldiers and will go into storage. The GAO highlighted IVAS as one of several DoD programs that exceeded cost estimates and delivery schedules, wasting billions of dollars. Army officials stated the decision was made after soldiers' feedback indicated operational reliability was not acceptable.