AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBudget and Rates: The Coalition says scrapping housing, renewable energy and reconstruction funds could free $31 billion for tax cuts, while the RBA has warned government spending is adding to inflation pressures. Infrastructure: Western Sydney International has opened as Australia’s first major new airport in 50 years, with round-the-clock flights and more routes planned. Business Conditions: Late payments have hit an 8½-year high, while rising costs and weaker housing activity are squeezing retailers; furniture chains Harvey Norman, Temple & Webster and Nick Scali have all flagged pressure on sales or margins. Cybersecurity: Australia’s cyber agency warns online services could face more outages as AI boosts attacks, putting businesses and customer data at risk. Energy Investment: Brookfield-owned Neoen has pledged $10 billion to Australian renewables, as construction begins on a 470-megawatt wind farm in Western Australia. Markets: Anthropic’s planned IPO has lifted global tech sentiment, while Australian investors are also watching miners including Mineral Resources and Iluka for growth prospects.
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