AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing affordability crisis: Realestate.com.au data shows a typical household can afford just 12% of homes sold nationally despite recent price falls, with RBA rate hikes still squeezing borrowing capacity. Local property pain: REA Group trends point to major Melbourne vendor discounting, with some suburbs cutting six figures to land deals. ANZ jobs shake-up: ANZ is consulting on changes that could cut about 15 roles at its Dunedin contact centre, moving work to hubs in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington—sparking union anger over service pullback. Build-to-rent at a premium: A new analysis links falling home ownership to the rise of build-to-rent, even as rental affordability hits record lows. Union slush fund probe: CFMEU administrator Michael Crosby alleges more than $400,000 from Coca-Cola Amatil flowed through a Setka-Edwards slush fund, with claims of cash withdrawals and money not handed to members. Business & trade: Sabah International Expo 2026 draws 15 countries, positioning the Malaysian state as a gateway for investment and cooperation. Policy debate: A commentary argues autonomous pharmacist prescribing risks blurring the separation between clinical decisions and dispensing incentives.
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