AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNDIS Clash: State and territory disability ministers have warned Labor’s NDIS overhaul could leave people without services, saying they’ve “made no agreement” to deliver like-for-like support when participants are exited. Retail Expansion: Super Retail Group (Supercheap Auto, Rebel, BCF, Macpac) is planning a major five-year store push, targeting growth in under-served regional areas and new formats. Homelessness & Migration Debate: Editor Michelle Pini argues One Nation’s “illegal migrant” rhetoric is endangering homeless people, pointing to the case of a “non-resident” international student who died in Sydney’s CBD. Energy & Power Costs: The AEMC chair says electricity pricing reform is about a “consumer-driven future”, but the proposed shift in network tariff fixed charges is sparking fresh backlash from rooftop-solar and battery owners. Agriculture Under Pressure: ABARES forecasts farm profits could plunge as fertiliser, fuel and dry conditions bite, while strawberry growers warn of a “death by a thousand cuts” from rising costs. Defence Supply Chain: IntelliDesign has won a contract to supply electronics assemblies for Hanwha Defence Australia’s AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle program. Solar Returns Watch: New solar market studies say returns are increasingly driven by location and revenue capture, not just build costs, as curtailment and capture rates worsen in saturated grids. ASX Tech Picks: Commentary highlights Megaport as a connectivity play beyond Xero and WiseTech, as investors look for growth in cloud and data-centre infrastructure.
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