AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTeacher pay fight: Victorian public school staff will strike for 24 hours next Thursday, with teachers refusing unpaid overtime unless the Allan government reaches a deal after rejecting a 28% pay rise offer. Housing pressure: Commonwealth Bank says national house price growth is likely flat in 2026 as auction clearance rates fall and homes take longer to sell, with sentiment now a major driver. Bird flu watch: A northern giant petrel found at Noosa has tested negative for H5N1, while Queensland expands quarantine capacity as authorities brace for more cases. Online safety: Australia’s teen social media ban is still failing at the first step of age checks, with testing finding platforms didn’t request proof on accounts opened under the new rules. Finance crackdown: ASIC has moved to wind up Capital Guard over alleged fake bond promotions and misuse of investor funds. Cricket Australia: The BBL 2026-27 schedule is set, including a historic opener in Chennai, India, on December 12. Indigenous sport: An AFL Players Association report finds racism remains a key issue for First Nations players, with Indigenous AFLW rating workplace culture lower than peers.
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