AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInflation and Rates: Australia’s inflation rate hit 4.3%, with core inflation above the Reserve Bank’s forecast. Markets now put the chance of a Melbourne Cup-week rate rise above 80%. Online Safety: Labor’s digital duty-of-care bill has passed the House, proposing algorithm opt-outs and stronger protections for children from harmful content and AI chatbots. Political Safety: Calls for calmer debate and better protections for MPs continue after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked; the government is weighing extra security measures. Consumer Affairs: Vegetable supplier Perfection Fresh admitted fixing prices for produce sold to ALDI and will ask the court to impose a $12 million penalty. Energy and Environment: Anthony Albanese defended a proposed gas reservation scheme, while new research warns bushfire smoke can sharply cut solar farm output even far from fires. Regional Life: More than half of Australians report loneliness, with the problem worse in regional areas. In Carnarvon, the welcoming Old Bastards group is helping locals find connection.
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