AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoHousing and Tax: Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino defended the government’s housing tax changes as new-home sales fell 17.5% in the September quarter, with interest rates and policy uncertainty weighing on buyers. Clean Energy: Large-scale solar investment decisions hit a record 3.5 gigawatts this year, while total large-scale renewable projects reached 5GW by October. Jobs and Mining: BHP plans to cut about 300 Pilbara roles amid weaker iron ore prices and higher costs; September unemployment rose to 4.7%, its highest level since 2021. Trade and Industry: Business leaders want Australian firms to build stronger China-market skills, including in localisation and e-commerce. China accounted for about a quarter of Australia’s goods and services trade in 2025, worth A$326 billion. Gas reservation laws are also set to require exporters to prevent domestic shortfalls.
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