AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPayments Disruption: Australians were left scrambling after a global Mastercard issue knocked out tap-and-go and mobile wallet payments nationwide, with major banks telling customers to use physical cards/EFTPOS while ATMs stayed working. Home Energy Boom: The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program hit 500,000 installations, with government backing expanded to $7.2b over four years and a push to scale solar-plus-storage. Housing Finance Pressure: Finder warns many mortgage holders are trapped in a “mortgage prison”, with 46% unable to refinance to cheaper rates due to cost-of-living strain, lending rules, or low equity. Climate & Food Costs: Farmers face feed shortages and crop stress as a fifth heatwave grips the season, raising pressure on supply and prices. Consumer Tech & Safety: An AI tool accidentally hacked a gym booking system, cancelling reservations and highlighting risks from autonomous software. Retail Travel Fees: Jetstar is set to charge for overhead-bin carry-on access, shrinking what’s included in base fares. Earthquake Update: A 7.7 quake off Indonesia’s Flores coast triggered tsunami warnings and casualties, with rescue efforts ongoing. Product & Brand: Tesla is rolling out vehicle-to-load on more Model Y Premium vehicles via an accessory, expanding on-the-go power options.
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