AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth System: Emergency doctors warn Australia is unprepared for an ageing population, with over-85s’ emergency visits projected to rise 411% by 2050. Older patients face longer waits and corridor care, with Tasmania already in crisis. Fair Pay: The federal government will provide $630 million to help fund wage rises for more than 128,000 organisations in health, disability and community services, after the Fair Work Commission found the work undervalued. Small Business: After backlash, the government has delayed its planned ban on credit-card payments to the ATO until 2027, but business groups say the delay does not resolve their concerns. Clean Transport: A $1.43 million national roadmap will guide planning for electric-car and truck charging infrastructure across cities and regional areas. Tech Investment: Data-centre company Firmus has scrapped its planned ASX float after investors balked at its valuation and risks, and is seeking private funding instead.
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