AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPrivacy Crackdown: Australia’s privacy watchdog has ruled that tracking pixels used by health providers to target ads on social media can amount to collecting sensitive information without proper consent, putting more websites on notice. Opioid Access: Indivior says it will stop supplying the “life-saving” opioid dependence treatment Sublocade in Australia from 31 December, with clinicians warning it could signal broader global pricing and supply shifts. AI & Energy for Growth: Firmus has signed a 600MW energy supply deal in South Australia to back its AI data centre expansion, including new renewables and battery storage plus demand-response commitments. Datacentres vs Housing: Transport for NSW and the Reserve Bank warn datacentres could strain scarce industrial land and push up costs, potentially crowding out logistics and housing. Business Stress: Celebrity-loved athleisure brand Stax has been placed into receivership after cash-flow problems tied to over-expansion and weaker consumer spending. Markets: Global shares were mixed as the US dollar hit a 40-year high against the yen, while Australia’s ASX 200 slipped. Health & Families Online: Leaders and the WHO are calling for stronger regulation of digital platforms to better protect children’s health and development.
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