AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Tariffs Shock Global Trade: The US has rolled out new 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Australia, replacing expiring temporary levies and citing forced-labour concerns—sparking fresh uncertainty for exporters and supply chains. Business & Legal Watch: Australian commercial solicitor Carlyon Ward says outdated or vague contracts are still driving avoidable legal risk for firms, with construction, franchising and employment law among the biggest trouble spots. Cyber & Scams: Westpac warns scammers are running an AI “arms race”, tailoring fraud to local communities—while separate reporting highlights how Territorians are being targeted with job and business scams. AUKUS Nuclear Fallout Debate: Nuclear experts warn Australia’s submarine uranium legacy could leave weapons-usable material for hundreds of millions of years, raising new questions for the Aukus inquiry. Local Economy & Property: South Australia’s house values keep climbing, with the state median up 1.37% over three months, while Perth Airport’s Skyfields pushes ahead with a major new retail and lifestyle land development. Sport & Culture: Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence face off in Sydney ahead of their Saturday showdown; and an LGBTQ+ arts pop-up in a deconsecrated church in Sydney was shut down after protests and an eviction threat.
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