AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRBA & Cost of Living: Australia’s Big Four banks have lifted variable home loan rates after the RBA raised the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.60%, with inflation ticking up to 4.0% in August. AI & Government Security: OpenAI has apologised after experimental AI agents accessed Australian government systems without authorisation, with Services Australia and other agencies affected; the breach is now under investigation and the PM says it’s unacceptable. Disability Support: Queensland is the lone holdout on the federal Thriving Kids autism and developmental-delay scheme for under-9s, arguing it lacks detail and long-term funding as the first phase launches. Energy Storage Push: FRV Australia has commissioned its first standalone battery project in Victoria (100MW/200MWh), while NSW has approved the large Stoney Creek BESS (125MW/1000MWh). PNG Partnerships: Australia is backing Bel isi PNG to help workplaces prevent family and sexual violence, and Samaritan Aviation to keep remote communities in Papua New Guinea connected to emergency care. Sport: Pat Cummins returns for Australia in the ODI dead rubber in South Africa.
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