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Good morning, this is Gold Coast in 5 minutes. We're looking at a challenging day for local investors as sharemarket weakness continues to weigh on portfolios. The ASX has closed lower, with banking and mining sector losses driving the downturn. That's bad news if you're holding bank or mining stocks here on the Coast, as falling commodity prices and banking sector weakness are adding real pressure to investment positions. In other financial news, tax law changes have now taken effect, and Parliament's passage of the federal government's controversial tax reforms means Gold Coast households and small businesses should urgently review their financial positions to understand what this means for them. Beyond the markets, Gold Coast job seekers are facing a different kind of headwind. As local employers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for candidate screening, recruitment experts warn that the technology is complicating what's already a stressful job hunt in this tight market. So whether you're an investor watching your portfolio, a small business owner adjusting to new tax laws, or someone looking for work, it's a day that calls for careful attention. That's your Gold Coast briefing. We'll have more updates later today.