AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Legal War: Australia has launched the biggest-ever lawsuit against 3M, seeking more than A$2bn over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam used at 28 defence bases, alleging 3M withheld testing and misrepresented environmental harm. Tax Reform Backlash: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced a bill to legislate capital gains tax and negative gearing changes, plus a $250-a-year rebate for workers, but business and investors are pushing back—setting up a Senate inquiry and a fresh political fight over who gets grandfathered. Housing Build Push: The government is funding a trial of modular “kit of parts” homes, aiming to speed construction and cut costs by standardising components. Energy & Data Centres: Greenpeace warns Australia’s data-centre boom could drive higher power prices and increase reliance on gas, unless renewable supply and storage keep up. Regional Business Pulse: NSW accommodation leaders say hotel demand remains resilient despite global uncertainty, with cautious optimism for a rebound. Payments & Retail Tech: Nayax is rolling out PIN-capable self-service terminals in the UK to boost cashless unattended retail and operator engagement.
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