AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIran Deal & Markets: The Aussie dollar slid and US stocks rose after Trump said talks with Iran are in the “final stages,” easing oil and yields. Jobs & Rates: Australia’s unemployment jumped to a 4½-year high (4.5%) as employment fell, trimming June rate-hike odds. Diphtheria Emergency: Health Minister Mark Butler announced a $7.2m package to expand vaccination delivery and remote workforce support as cases top 220, with a suspected first death in almost a decade. Rare Earths Push: Arafura has made the final investment decision to start its Nolans project in September, aiming to build a non-China supply chain. Integrity Under Scrutiny: Queensland Olympics minister Tim Mander was referred to the AFP over electoral enrolment allegations. Online Safety: An Australian court fined X $465k for failing to provide child-safety information to eSafety. Animal Welfare: NSW passed tougher cruelty and dog-welfare laws, including new heat-related offences. Tech Controls: Roblox and Meta rolled out stronger parental controls in NZ as an under-16 social media ban update nears.
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