AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMigration duel hits universities: The Coalition’s plan to slash international student numbers by capping intake to the number of homes built is drawing fire from universities, which warn it will cost jobs and damage Australia’s reputation. Housing tax shake-up meets real-world friction: Labor’s investor tax overhaul is already colliding with Melbourne’s auction reality, where families still face intense bidding despite expectations of softer investor demand. Trusts under scrutiny: A spotlight is growing on Australia’s “one million” discretionary trusts, with calls for transparency as secrecy around trustees and beneficiaries fuels family disputes and tax concerns. Cost-of-living pressure, retail expansion: Costco is pushing ahead with up to 20 new warehouses, with a key $74m planning test looming over its Pakenham site. Local infrastructure costs rise: New wastewater fees were approved after drought-driven water use fell, but treatment costs stayed high due to infiltration and Metro system expenses.
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