AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets & Rates: The Australian dollar slid to a three-month low as RBA minutes kept the door open to more hikes, with investors also watching housing risks and credit data. Big Tech & Consumers: The ACCC has launched Federal Court action against Amazon over alleged unfair Prime Video ad changes, arguing annual subscribers were forced to pay extra to stay ad-free. Energy Skills & Jobs: Fortescue is backing a Perth training centre with TAFE to tackle a looming electrician shortage, aiming to speed up the renewable and battery build-out. Northern Australia Funding: Parliament passed legislation to lock in the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to 2036, extending investment in projects across clean energy, housing and regional infrastructure. Policy & Compliance: New rules from July 1 will label unregistered sender IDs as “unverified” to help curb SMS scams. Environment & Risk: A deep-sea mining campaign warns radioactive material could enter the food chain, while NSW expands shark-spotting drones—useful, but not a guarantee of safety. Governance & Work: A salon owner won an AFCA dispute after a tobacco shop arson left toxic soot, with insurer quantum challenged.
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