AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOnline Safety Crackdown: Australia’s Federal Court has upheld eSafety’s fine against Elon Musk’s X after the company admitted it broke the Online Safety Act by not properly supplying details on its child-protection steps—penalties now total $650,000 plus $100,000 in costs, ending a nearly three-year fight. Jobs & Rates Watch: New data shows unemployment jumped to 4.5% and employment fell in April, easing pressure for another near-term RBA hike. Tax Cross-Tasman Pressure: With Australia’s CGT/negative gearing changes looming, New Zealand’s finance minister told Australians to “come over” for a simpler tax setup—while Albanese defended the budget as protecting housing access. Health Emergency: A $7.2m package is rolling out to tackle Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, with the Northern Territory hardest hit. Food Relief Push: Victoria is adding $8.5m for food support, including extra funding for neighbourhood houses as cost-of-living strain bites.
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