AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets & Macro: Oil eased after signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, but Australia’s ASX still faces a shaky open as Hormuz risk and inflation worries linger. Energy & Costs: The Albanese government moved to extend fuel excise relief for another month, cutting petrol and diesel by 16 cents a litre to ease cost-of-living pressure. Financial Services & Risk: APRA has warned insurers, banks and super funds to lift readiness for geopolitical shocks, spelling out minimum expectations for governance, stress testing and crisis planning. Insurance & Tech: TAL says it paid $4.7m in benefits to 57,000 customers in the year to March, while PwC warns many firms are “AI washing” with cost-cutting that misses real reinvention. Housing & Construction: A new forecast flags a shortfall in the National Housing Accord pipeline, as workforce strain and supply-chain pressures threaten delivery. Business & Regulation: Queensland ruled out coal royalties holidays for new mines, keeping Labor’s tax settings in place despite industry pressure. Innovation & Growth: Play Now Melbourne locked in major global game publishers for 2026, while Defence Australia is pushing sovereign AI and a federated data approach for national security. Health & Biosecurity: WA confirmed two H5N1-infected birds, with national coordination and public vigilance urged.
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