AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoHealth Rebate Standoff: The Senate has rejected Labor’s plan to end extra private health rebates for over-65s. Health Minister Mark Butler says the government will try again, as Labor faces pressure to negotiate with the Greens. Greens Inquiry: Senator Jordon Steele-John is taking leave while the WA Greens arrange an independent investigation into alleged misconduct. He denies the claims. Online Safety: Labor’s digital duty-of-care bill is before Parliament after the government dropped a power that drew criticism. It is also open to a Greens proposal allowing Australians to sue tech platforms over online harm. Economy and Energy: Unemployment rose to 4.7 per cent in September, the highest rate since 2021, while employment fell. The government has also introduced a bill to reserve 20 per cent of gas for domestic use, despite industry warnings about investment.
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