AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousing Market: Home prices keep sliding as the downturn spreads, with Cotality reporting national values down 0.7% in July—the biggest monthly drop since Dec 2022—led by Sydney (-1.4%) and Melbourne (-1.2%), while Brisbane and Adelaide also fell. Media Bargaining: The Albanese government is set to tweak its News Bargaining Incentive, lowering the penalty rate for platforms that don’t strike deals and expanding requirements, with LinkedIn flagged as part of the changes. First Nations Justice: NSW advocates fear more deaths in custody after two men died this month, warning prisons could top last year’s record Indigenous death toll. Queensland Development: Queensland has opened consultation on a Brisbane Olympic legacy plan for the Victoria Park precinct, aiming to keep about two-thirds green space while building new venues and residences. Biosecurity Alarm: Experts warn invasive fire ants could become an economic and pet-killing disaster unless eradication ramps up, with costs projected to exceed $1bn a year. Visa Rules: Home Affairs has lifted skilled visa salary thresholds from July 1, 2026, to protect local wages. Health: A mobile lung screening unit is set to visit 22 remote NT communities, bringing specialist cancer checks closer to people at higher risk. Sport (Commonwealth Games): Australia’s cycling and para bowls stars keep stacking medals, including flag-bearer Georgia Baker and 76-year-old Louise Hoskins winning gold.
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