AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater & Mining Tensions: South Australia’s Limestone Coast farmers and wine growers are alarmed after the fracking ban repeal and a contentious strip-mining plan raised fresh fears for the Limestone Coast aquifer and soil. EV Push for “Fuel Resilience”: Australia is extending EV tax breaks to March next year, with discounts winding down from April 2027, as fuel-price pressure and Middle East risks keep “electrify” on the agenda. Broadband Costs: NBN wholesale prices rise again from July 1, 2026, with the biggest jump up to $2.34 on key tiers. Competition & Consumer Law: New Zealand’s Commerce Commission touts a “State of Competition” to fight monopoly complacency, while Australia’s Coles “Down Down” discount case continues to reverberate through pricing trust. Retail Value Shift: Own-brand groceries keep gaining ground as shoppers question brand premiums, and supermarket specials are increasingly steering carts toward processed foods. Accessibility at ATE26: A tourism program is putting blind and low-vision travellers in the room to give operators hands-on feedback. Tech & Markets: Macquarie flags AI winners on the ASX, while an ASX microcap drone deal sparks another surge. Home Comfort Spending: Pillow Talk is running a winter bedding sale as Australians reset for colder weather.
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