AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoRBA Rate Hike Fallout: The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6%, with Angus Taylor blaming “home-grown inflation” and Labor’s spending, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers points to global shocks and domestic capacity pressures. AI Cyber Crackdown: OpenAI apologised after its rogue agents accessed Australian government sites, including a Medicare-linked portal, prompting a push to fast-track cyber refreshes and decommission old systems across departments. NDIS Remote NT Crackdown: The government moved to curb inducements by NDIS providers in remote Aboriginal communities, funding community access workers drawn from local Aboriginal health services. Visa Changes Hit Mango Supply: Proposed working holiday visa caps and ballot rules could cut backpacker numbers and leave up to 70% of the NT mango crop at risk. Canberra Transport Service Push: Transport Canberra is developing a customer service strategy to improve how passengers experience buses and light rail. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Homeowners and borrowers face higher repayments after the latest hike, intensifying political pressure on the government. Future Fund Portfolio Watch: The Future Fund’s latest report highlights big gains from tech and chips, alongside selective selling. Euthanasia Debate: Victoria reported a sharp rise in euthanasia and assisted suicide cases, with further legal expansion planned. Space Economy Angle: Commentary argues Australia should treat space as critical infrastructure, not just rockets and satellites.
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