Luke Hopewell

Luke Hopewell is Head of Content and Digital Marketing at Associate Global Partners and oversees content strategy for Switzer Daily and Switzer Report. He was previously the head of editorial at Twitter Australia, the editor of cult tech site Gizmodo, launch editor of Business Insider's Australian edition, with stints various corporates like CBA and Telstra in-between. When he's not writing, he's getting outdoors and patting all the nice dogs he meets.

21 October 2025
ASX proposes new rules to avoid another James Hardie-style investor revolt

James Hardie's controversial acquisition of US firm Azek has spurred the ASX to propose new rules for how big acquisitions happen on the market.

20 October 2025
Tesla's self-driving car subscription is here: what do you get for $149 a month?

Self-driving cars are on the list of futuristic sci-fi tech we've been promised for years. Along with jetpacks and meals in pill-form. Tesla recently made it a pseudo-reality by unveiling "Full Self-Driving" capabilities on compatible vehicles down under. It'll run you $149 a month, but what does it actually get you? And is seeing believing?

17 October 2025
Sydney to consider new Airbnb crackdown

The City of Sydney Council will this week debate a motion that could see a major crackdown on Airbnb and other short-term rental services across the city, with a proposal to introduce a 60-day annual cap on unhosted, short-term rentals.

17 October 2025
The government is cracking down on Bitcoin ATMs: here's why

In a speech to the National Press Club yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke declared war on bitcoin ATMs, saying they were a notorious link in the money laundering chain for some pretty horrific activities.

15 October 2025
Qantas customer data is now on the dark web and soon, your banking info could be too

The Qantas hack is not just a wake-up call for airlines. It is a warning for any company that thinks outsourcing technology or customer data will keep them safe. Australia’s top financial regulator now wants the nation’s finance sector to tighten up before another major breach happens. ASIC’s message is clear. Offshoring will not protect […]

15 October 2025
Here's what's stopping Australians from buying an electric car

New data out today shows it's more than just range anxiety stopping people going electric. Here's what's stopping Aussies from buying EVs.

13 October 2025
Switzer Investing TV | 13 Oct 2025: Super Tax changes incoming | Trump v China, Part II | Busting Australian property myths

Peter Switzer is joined by three expert guests to unpack the biggest stories shaping markets, property and innovation this week.

13 October 2025
Get ready for a bumpy week on the market

Get ready for what could be a rocky week on the market.

10 October 2025
Confirmed: Treasury is examining changes to the Super Tax

The controversial “Super Tax” on balances over $3 million, a centrepiece of the Albanese government’s superannuation reforms, is now officially under the Treasury microscope, it has confirmed.

10 October 2025
Here's a first-look at Tony Abbott's doco on the history of Australia

A new trailer has landed for “Australia: A History”, the upcoming three-part documentary series fronted by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, set to air on Sky News Australia next week. The series promises to chart the nation’s journey from its ancient Indigenous beginnings to its status as a modern democracy—through the eyes of one of its most divisive former leaders.

10 October 2025
Winklevoss twins launch crypto exchange into Australia

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, co-founded by the infamous Winklevoss twins, has announced its official launch in Australia, promising a new push to attract mainstream investors.

9 October 2025
Gold rush: Sydneysiders queue around the block to buy gold as price surges

You'd think there was a new iPhone on sale or an exclusive sneaker drop to see the queues of people in Sydney's Martin Place yesterday. But instead of camping out for The Next Big Thing, punters were piling into ABC Bullion's boutique in Martin Place to buy gold.

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