AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGas Supply Row: Australian Energy Producers say the government’s gas reservation review misses its supply goals, warning the 20% domestic quarantine could backfire on prices and investment if details aren’t nailed down. Inflation Watch: RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter warns higher energy costs may quickly lift consumer prices and that inflation expectations can become a “self-fulfilling” drag toward recession. Public Service Cuts: New Zealand’s government plans to cut nearly 9,000 public service roles over three years to save $2.4b, with agency mergers and more AI. Tech & AI Infrastructure: Google and Blackstone will build an AI cloud business using Google’s own chips, targeting 500MW of computing capacity by 2027. Consumer Safety: A coroner calls for sleep-device standards after a baby’s death linked to “sleeping pods.” Food & Retail Pressure: Retailers warn cigarette tax is fuelling Melbourne’s illegal tobacco trade, while a study finds illicit vodka sold with methanol contamination. Travel: Jetstar launches the first Brisbane–Rarotonga flight.
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