AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs and Rates: Australia’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.7% in September, a five-year high, as employment fell. The weak figures have eased expectations of another interest-rate rise and weighed on the Australian dollar. Health Costs: The Senate has rejected Labor’s proposed private health rebate cuts for people over 65, forcing the government to rethink a measure it says would help fund aged care. Online Safety: A new Digital Duty of Care bill would require online platforms to manage risks to users; Labor is open to allowing Australians to sue companies over online harm. Crime: Four people have been arrested in Australia and Chile over an alleged plot to smuggle cocaine into Sydney. Police say 23kg of the drug was seized and replaced before a planned handover. Pacific Climate and Security: Australia backed a Pacific-led pre-COP31 gathering in Fiji and will provide Fiji with solar-powered maritime drones to help tackle drug trafficking. Energy: The government has named an offshore site for Inpex’s proposed carbon storage project and tabled a gas reservation plan, drawing industry concern. Rugby League: Australia opened its World Cup title defence with a 24–22 win over New Zealand, sealed by Jack Bostock’s late try.
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