AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Cost Pressures: Rents are rising faster than wages under Labor, with fresh concern that budget tax changes could push affordability further off track. Small Business Boost: The Instant Asset Write‑Off is being made permanent, letting eligible small firms immediately deduct assets under $20,000 as new business registrations hit record levels. ASX Corporate Moves: James Hardie agrees to sell its European Fermacell business to Holcim for €840m in cash, while Zip Co announces an on‑market buyback after a stronger year. Energy & Markets: First gas from the Beetaloo basin starts flowing, testing Australia’s shale ambitions, as the Aussie heads for its longest weekly winning streak since 2020. Tech & Cyber: A cyberattack has disrupted Hachette’s distribution, and Australia’s modern slavery framework faces consultation to strengthen enforcement. Health & Policy: NICE backs routine NHS funding for ex‑situ machine perfusion for liver transplants, and Australia opens consultation on modern slavery reforms. Travel Industry: ATIA’s new independent travel agents committee is already feeding into surcharging and Fiji tourism tax guidance.
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