AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJobs Shock: Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in April, the highest since late 2021, with employment down 18,600 and full-time jobs falling—cooling the odds of a near-term RBA hike but raising fresh nerves for hiring. RBA Debate: Critics say the central bank’s inflation response is worsening cost-of-living pain, while markets now watch June closely and price more restraint. Health Crisis: A $7.2m package is being rolled out to tackle a major diphtheria outbreak in remote and Indigenous communities, spotlighting ongoing shortages of nurses and GPs. Politics & Integrity: Queensland sports and Olympics minister Tim Mander has been referred to federal police over electoral enrolment allegations, with the AEC saying there’s no compelling proof he lived at the address. Business & Markets: Asia shares rallied as oil and yields eased after Wall Street strength, while Citadel Securities expands hiring across Asia including Australia and Hong Kong. Industry Moves: Accor is set to open The Sebel Sydney Parramatta in August 2026, adding extended-stay suites to a fast-growing jobs hub.
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