AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlbanese & RBA tension: Economists warn the RBA’s inflation fight could mean higher unemployment, while the government pushes for lower joblessness—highlighting a growing policy clash as rates stay at 4.35%. Housing affordability trade-off: Australia’s cooling market is unsettling homeowners, but some economists argue a moderate fall could improve entry affordability—while a deeper drop could hit confidence and spending. Petrol shock & inflation risk: Analysts say high fuel prices may entrench inflation and keep pressure on the RBA to hike again. Gig pay rules: Australia is moving to “world-leading” minimum pay and insurance protections for delivery workers, reshaping costs for platforms and employers. Telstra accountability: Telstra docked senior executives’ pay after July’s nationwide outage, with more penalties possible after an external root-cause probe. Corporate moves: Cleanaway shares jumped after receiving a $9.4bn takeover offer from EQT Infrastructure, while Northern Star resisted Elliott’s board overhaul push. Regional business ties: Vietnam and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation across agriculture, minerals, energy, finance and trade, aiming to lift two-way investment and commerce. Markets: ASX slipped as banks and miners weighed, but utilities helped cushion losses after Origin’s results.
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