AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTelstra Outage Fallout: Telstra says a software defect caused a nationwide network meltdown, disrupting mobile calls and data and knocking out services including some EFTPOS, EV charging, and parts of public transport, with triple-zero call issues prompting hundreds of welfare checks. India-Australia Strategic Push: PM Narendra Modi has departed Australia-bound after a three-day Indonesia visit, with talks with Anthony Albanese expected to focus on defence, critical minerals and uranium, plus a major Melbourne community rally. Pacific Rugby League Deal: Australia has pledged $250m over 10 years to grow rugby league across the Pacific, linking the sport to education, leadership and jobs as new partnerships come into force. Housing Pressure Point: The government’s 5% deposit scheme is increasingly being used by higher-income earners, economists warn it can lift borrowing and worsen price pressures. AI and Work: A new report says AI hasn’t yet triggered widespread job losses, but roles like telemarketing, advertising and accounting are among the most exposed. Biosecurity and Trade: Australia suspended licences of 44 fumigation agencies, putting some Indian basmati rice shipments at risk. Critical Infrastructure Warning: Experts say the outage highlights how vulnerable single-system failures can ripple across safety and the economy.
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