AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Reality Check: New analysis from Cotality says owner-occupiers, not investors, drive the strongest long-term unit price growth, undermining the Budget’s case for hitting negative gearing and capital gains. Cyber Security: Superannuation funds are split on cyber readiness, with Treasury and regulators pushing industry groups to unite and lift resilience. Defence Watch: Australia’s optionally crewed “drone ship” surface vessel plan is in doubt after the US scrapped its version, forcing Canberra to rethink its navy modernisation. Student Costs: KPMG data shows Sydney suburbs with the highest HECS debts, with hundreds of thousands of taxpayers owing billions. ACT Politics: ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns from cabinet after an Integrity Commission probe found improper influence in a major school refurbishment tender. Trade & Tariffs: PM Albanese says Australia will keep pressing the US to remove new forced-labour tariffs, including raising it directly with Trump. Commonwealth Games: Netball’s Diamonds start strong in Glasgow, while Australia’s swimmers and other athletes continue to rack up medals.
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