AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAustralia Post Reshapes Mail Delivery: Australia Post says letter volumes have collapsed to levels not seen since the 1930s, warning stamp prices could eventually hit $2 and that delivery frequency may fall further, while ruling out community mailboxes. Telehealth Expansion: Hims & Hers is launching in Australia after buying Eucalyptus, rebranding Pilot for men and rolling out GLP-1 weight-loss and other treatments, with a push to reduce travel and wait times, especially for regional patients. Casino Compliance Fallout: Star Entertainment’s $307m loss is worsening scrutiny after reports of internal warnings being ignored over a safety gap at its Sky Deck, alongside concerns about compliance and problem gambling systems. Crypto Meets AI Payments: MoonPay has integrated its PayBox tool into X’s Grok, letting users buy, swap and even lend crypto via chat—another step toward AI doing financial actions. Modern Slavery Law Push: A select committee recommends Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill be passed into law, aiming to force large firms to report on supply-chain risks and actions. Geopolitics at the Pacific Islands Forum: China warns of “consequences” after Taiwan’s foreign minister attended Palau’s Pacific ceremony, escalating tensions in the region. Supply-Chain Sanctions Pressure: Korea’s imports of Russian aluminium hit a record, raising defence-linked supply-chain risk as Western sanctions tighten. Meta Child Safety Settlement: Meta’s $18bn settlement with US states includes default limits and night-time blocks for under-18s, but critics say it still doesn’t go far enough.
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