AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoAI at work: New research says Australian employees often hide how they use AI because they’re unsure whether bosses truly want it—leaders are urged to make expectations clear and supportive. Sick leave culture: A study finds income isn’t the main driver of sick-day take-up, but gender gaps persist, with men taking about half a day less per year than women even after accounting for health and job type. Local government funding: Councils including Wangaratta are backing a push to lift Commonwealth financial assistance grants for local councils from 0.5% to 1% of tax revenue, arguing it’s vital for housing and infrastructure. NAIDOC Week (Wangaratta): A community gathering for “Fifty Years of Deadly” is set for 9 July, featuring Welcome to Country, stalls and a performance by Isaiah Firebrace. PM Modi visit: Australia is preparing for Modi’s Melbourne return amid security checks and human-rights calls from groups ahead of the Leaders’ Summit. Sport safety: Experts are calling for an Australian rules football safety overhaul after the death of a player linked to head impacts and unsafe ground surfaces. Trade & defence ties: India and Indonesia sign multiple deals including BrahMos and Astra missile cooperation, underlining growing Indo-Pacific security and critical-minerals focus. Business/tech: ABC plans AI writing trials for journalism, while etoro rolls out an AI-first app with a proactive agent for investors.
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