AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOscars buzz: Australia has picked Filipino-Australian thriller-drama “First Light” as its 2027 Best International Feature entry, with Ruby Ruiz starring as a nun confronting the “muddled ethics” of a religious institution. Markets & rates: The ASX slid as oil and Middle East tensions pushed bond yields to multi-year highs, lifting pressure on future RBA decisions and borrowing costs. Travel strain: Airservices says one flight is cancelled every three days on average due to staff shortages, with Sydney still short on air traffic controllers. Housing & super politics: One Nation’s plan to let people divert 3% of super for mortgage/rent support is drawing pushback from Labor and doubt from the Coalition. Visa pressure: Student visa refusals hit a 10-year high, with refusal rates for Nepal and India especially elevated. Regional spotlight: Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group, but Torres Strait Islanders’ role at COP talks remains unclear. Sport (Melbourne): The 49ers thrashed the Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia, with Brock Purdy starring.
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