AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Shock: MSF has condemned Israeli strikes that killed paramedics in Lebanon, calling attacks on medical staff “unacceptable” as the pattern of violence escalates. Politics & Tax: In Australia’s budget reply fight, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor pitched a “bracket creep” indexing plan to deliver workers extra pay, while Labor and critics hit back hard on the price tag and how it would be funded. Pacific Power Shift: Solomon Islands has elected Matthew Wale as prime minister, a change closely watched for its stance toward China and regional security. Markets: Australian shares drifted lower as bank jitters linger after CBA’s worst-day sell-off, while miners steadied and oil-linked stocks gained on energy price nerves. Trade & Geopolitics: The US is pushing deeper coordination on the Luzon Economic Corridor, aiming to turn Subic Bay into a bigger trade and investment hub. Business & Policy: Australia extended EV purchase incentives for longer, framing it as “fuel resilience” amid Middle East disruption.
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