AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoIndia-Australia ties: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked India’s 80th Independence Day with praise for India’s “remarkable progress” and said the relationship is “more consequential than ever,” highlighting the Indian-Australian community as a bridge to deeper cooperation. Critical minerals push: India’s Independence Day speech also put critical minerals front and centre, with Modi citing a National Critical Mineral Mission and corridor plans aimed at energy and tech security. Housing stress: A new study says 2026 is the worst period for first-home buyers in at least 56 years, with debt, high rates and wage-price gaps making entry harder despite some price softness and support. Rare-earth supply race: ASX-listed Sunrise Energy secured a US$400m loan for a NSW scandium project, betting on demand from aerospace alloys, fuel cells and AI data centres. Gig pay rules: Australia is moving to “world-leading” minimum pay and insurance rules for delivery drivers, reshaping costs and compliance for platforms and contractors. Market focus on cash: ASX attention is shifting back to fundamentals and cash flow strength, with Xero, WiseTech and Lynas Rare Earths drawing interest.
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