AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoTrade & Tariffs: Australia’s trade minister called new US forced-labour tariffs “completely unjustified” after Washington imposed 10%–12.5% levies on 60 economies, with Australia among the targets—raising fresh pressure for exporters and supply chains. Housing & Policy Execution: Metricon’s CEO says Labor’s 1.2 million homes target was announced without consulting the sector’s biggest builder, warning the plan needs structural reform to be achievable. Cost of Living & Payments: A credit-card surcharge of $66 highlights how sliding payment fees can balloon at checkout, reigniting debate over whether banks and merchants should face tighter rules. Climate & Farming: South Australia’s citrus season is being hit by extreme weather, with cooler, wetter conditions forcing later, shorter picking and downgrading fruit. Agriculture Data for Adaptation: New analysis of 50 years of western Queensland weather records shows hotter summers and shifting rainfall timing, pushing farmers to adjust breeding schedules. Clean Energy & Super: Marketforces research finds super funds have invested heavily in renewables since 2020, but some members want more—especially as funds still hold major stakes in coal. Retail Reshuffle: Katies is closing its remaining stores after years of sales decline, underscoring how hard it is for mid-market brands to compete. Property Conduct: Rogue real estate agents are accused of “flipping” land by undervaluing and reselling to associates, potentially distorting fringe property prices.
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