AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets Watch: The ASX looks set for a weaker start after oil pushed above US$100 a barrel and global stocks slipped, with investors also eyeing fresh inflation expectations and bond-yield pressure on mortgages and super. Digital Duty of Care: The Coalition and One Nation trade barbs over Labor’s push to let Australians opt out of personalised social media feeds, with critics warning it could curb free speech while Labor argues it’s about protecting users. Housing & Cost of Living: New data highlights steep falls in high-end home values, while warnings grow that rising borrowing costs are feeding through from bond markets to everyday household bills. Immigration Debate: SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says anti-immigration rhetoric is taking over politics, urging leaders to make a positive case for migration tied to skills and living standards. Environment & Health: PFAS “forever chemicals” have been detected in Melbourne rainwater for the first time, though levels were reported as below health guidelines. Sports & Culture: Brazil named a star-studded squad for friendlies against Australia and India, while Australian Crawl announced a rare 40-year reunion tour including a New Zealand run.
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