AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCost of Living Relief: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will extend the fuel excise cut for another month, but at a smaller discount—halving the benefit from 32 cents to 16 cents per litre from July 1 to Aug. 2—after petrol prices eased yet households remain under pressure. Housing & Construction: NSW is moving to “turbocharge” supply with a tender for a modular housing factory, aiming to cut build times and costs by building parts off-site. Bird Flu Alert: H5N1 has been confirmed on Australia’s mainland after a brown skua died in WA, ending the country’s virus-free status and prompting calls for better preparedness and funding for wildlife and poultry. Politics & Tax: Albanese hits back at claims about his capital gains tax changes, defending CGT carve-outs for small businesses up to $10m turnover as pro-aspiration, while Opposition Leader Angus Taylor calls the backdown “half-arsed.” Community Health: New research says donated breast milk helps protect premature babies from necrotising enterocolitis, driving fresh calls for more donors. Sports Diplomacy: The ADF donated cricket gear to Samoa’s cricket association, boosting sports ties.
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