AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReceivership Watch: Celebrity-loved Australian athleisure brand Stax has been placed into receivership after over-expansion and a consumer pullback hit cash flow; the online store has stopped taking new orders while receivers assess inventory, supply chain and customer orders. Health & Pricing Pressure: Australia is set to lose life-saving opioid treatment Sublocade from 31 December as Indivior stops supplying, with clinicians pointing to global pricing shifts rippling into local access. Privacy Crackdown: The OAIC has ruled that tracking pixels used by health providers to target ads via social media can breach privacy law, requiring consent when sensitive information is collected. Consumer Tech & Safety: Bitdefender launched RealCheck, an app that analyses videos for signs of AI manipulation to help users spot deepfake scams. Retail & Food: Cadbury’s new hazelnut treat has shoppers rushing in B&M stores, with the item reportedly imported from Australia. Work & Wages: Australia’s Fair Work system updates pay rates from 1 July, including a minimum wage rise to $26.44/hour for many workers. Digital Marketing: rankingCoach partners with VentraIP to bring an AI marketing platform to Australian small businesses. Energy & Land Use: Experts warn AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation and crowd out housing land.
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