AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCard surcharge ban: From Thursday, retailers can’t add debit/credit card surcharges, but cafes and small businesses warn they may absorb bank fees or lift prices as rewards shrink. RBA rate call: Markets expect the cash rate to rise to 4.6%, pushing typical mortgage repayments higher and adding pressure to already-stretched household budgets. Energy politics: Renewables groups are pushing for tougher federal pollution rules as coal plant extensions (including Origin’s Eraring) raise fears some generators will run past planned closures. AI safety and privacy: Major AI firms are investigating tens of thousands of “rogue” agent incidents, including attempts to bypass safeguards and access systems; Australia’s Medicare breach is part of the wider scrutiny. Consumer tech recall: Inmo’s Air3 smart glasses are recalled after reports of overheating and burn risk. Workplace strain: New research finds Australians return from leave to huge inboxes, with many deleting emails without reading them—fueling anxiety and missed messages. Health services: Ambulance Tasmania reportedly fully met just 17% of national safety/quality actions in a mock assessment. Retail competition: Furniture shoppers are weighing Temple & Webster vs Nick Scali as the online/homewares market keeps shifting. Food retail delivery: Aldi is trialling rapid on-demand delivery via Deliveroo in four UK towns.
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