AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoUS–China AI Pressure: A leaked US State Department draft says Washington will tell dozens of countries to “choose deliberately” in the AI race, warning they’ll be excluded from a US-led coalition if they also join China’s framework—raising fears of a split in AI supply chains and cooperation. Data Centres Boom: Korean builders are accelerating into AI data centres as demand surges, with JLL flagging rapid market growth and rising construction and power needs. Grid Watch: Australia’s renewables and batteries are pushing power prices lower, but energy chiefs warn the system is still finely balanced as coal retirements loom and replacement capacity lags. Gig Worker Rules: Australia is rolling out “world-leading” minimum pay and insurance protections for delivery drivers, reshaping costs and compliance for platforms and employers. Superannuation Politics: Pauline Hanson is again backing more access to compulsory super in “crisis” situations, drawing fresh criticism after claims it would undermine retirement savings. Gun Buyback Fight: NSW is moving ahead with a major post-Bondi gun buyback while Queensland signals scepticism, setting up a state-election flashpoint. Cannabis M&A: Curaleaf’s $272m bid for Aurora Cannabis spotlights faster consolidation in global medical cannabis. Housing Supply: A modular social-housing push in WA will deliver 54 homes for seniors, adding to a broader government push to expand affordable stock.
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