AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkplace Pay Reform: Australia’s Fair Work Commission has set new minimum hourly rates for food delivery workers’ “engaged time”, starting this week, with the earnings floor aimed at Uber Eats and DoorDash-style platforms. Corporate Watchdog: ASIC has expanded its KPMG whistleblower probe to include companies controlled by KPMG and potentially their directors, deepening scrutiny after the firm admitted staff accessed confidential client information. Property & Housing Risk: A NSW retirement unit delay story highlights how off-the-plan projects can drag on for months, with developers facing financial stress and regulatory pressure. Super & Climate Tension: Activist investors warn Whitehaven Coal expansion could hurt share value and put AustralianSuper’s holdings at risk as climate targets bite. Digital Safety & Privacy: Australia’s teen social media ban debate continues as researchers and advocates push for clearer outcomes on harms and benefits. AI in Business: Natpat says the real challenge isn’t curiosity—it’s AI tool sprawl and context fragmentation, so it’s rolling out approved tools and tighter data-sharing rules. Banking Strategy: CBA says it’s backing more business lending for productivity, not just property, pointing to growth in WA and services. Tech & Finance Markets: Alphabet is pursuing an Australian dollar bond sale to fund AI spending, while global bond-yield warnings linger.
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