AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCost of Living: Annual inflation rose to 4.3% in September, driven partly by a 9.4% jump in fuel prices. Markets now put the chance of an RBA rate rise next week at 80%, adding pressure on household budgets. AI Security: An Australian tech executive warned that reliance on overseas AI and computing could leave the country exposed if access is cut off, renewing calls for stronger local capability. Energy Policy: Labor’s gas plan would require producers to reserve 20% of annual exports for Australian buyers. The bill is expected to pass the House, though industry and environmental concerns remain. Trade and Politics: Anthony Albanese accused opponents of protectionism over the Australia-EU trade deal, which he says could boost exports and lower import costs. Defence Accountability: Defence chief Mark Hammond criticised Senator Jacqui Lambie for publicly raising an investigation into a camera found aboard a naval ship, prompting questions about how misconduct allegations should be handled. Victorian Election: With One Nation polling strongly, the contest is testing the major parties—and the state public service’s ability to deliver on health, housing and law-and-order pledges.
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