AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEconomic Pressure: The Reserve Bank lifted its cash rate to 4.85%, the highest in 18 years, as inflation bites and home prices fall. A survey of 10,000 Australians found growing pessimism about the future, though local belonging remains strong. Jobs and Retail: Canva plans to cut 22% of its workforce as growth slows, while department store David Jones faces administration. Online Safety: The High Court is hearing challenges to Australia’s under-16 social media ban, with the government arguing it protects children. Energy and Defence: Abu Dhabi’s XRG agreed to buy Shell’s stake in Western Australia’s North West Shelf gas project for $1.45 billion. Australia is also advancing Bluebottle drone technology to detect submarines. Pacific Relations: Fiji’s parliamentary committee has urged more talks before ratifying security agreements with Australia. Australians Overseas: Two Australians were confirmed dead in Spain’s deadly high-speed train crash.
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