AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Pressure: Australia’s unemployment rate has reached 4.7%, a five-year high, making another rate rise less likely. OECD chief Mathias Cormann warned that unless major parties tackle tax, housing and migration reforms to lift productivity, populist movements such as One Nation could gain ground. Online Safety: The government’s Digital Duty of Care bill would put new obligations on online platforms, with Labor open to letting Australians sue over online harm. Renters and Workers: NSW’s Smart Rental Bonds scheme has transferred more than $5 million to 1,800 households, easing the cost of moving. The Fair Work Commission has also backed a weekly work-from-home trial for a 63-year-old worker facing commuting fatigue. Indigenous Aged Care: The federal government plans to create Australia’s first dedicated commissioner for Indigenous aged care, as it also orders a review of the aged-care assessment system.
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