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It has sparked condemnation from small business groups and investors who accuse Canberra of penalising wealth creators.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Its ability to operate in the visible spectrum further strengthens its appeal for integrated photonic chips, where light must be routed, filtered, and concentrated within extremely small spaces.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“We’re seeing strength, both home and abroad, and among large and small companies. That is typically a backdrop for upward-trending equity prices.”

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

They also shut down thousands of small, private mines operating outside regulatory oversight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

There was a small potato cellar beneath the kitchen floor: they enlarged the trapdoor letting into it, put a large rug on top of it, and moved the kitchen table to stand on this spot.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom