AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJobs and Rates: Australian employment fell by 39,300 in September and unemployment held at 4.7%, its highest level since the pandemic. Markets now see a rate pause as more likely. Health Costs: The Senate blocked Labor’s plan to cut the private health insurance rebate for over-65s; the government says it will try again. Cost-of-Living Strain: More than three-quarters of JobSeeker recipients face poverty risk, while a Melbourne mother says she relies on weekly food queues. Online Safety: Labor introduced a digital duty-of-care bill that would require online platforms to protect users, especially children, and offer controls over recommended content. Tourism: Carnival will pull two ships from Australia in 2028, halving its local fleet; the cruise industry warns regulatory uncertainty and costs are hurting the market. Local Industry: A preliminary trade finding says Chinese aluminium windows and doors were dumped in Australia, with importers now required to provide financial guarantees.
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