AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Consumer Costs: Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports from Sept 8, hitting sectors like wine, dairy, appliances and clothing—another reminder that cross-border trade shocks can quickly flow into everyday product prices. Food Labelling: FSANZ’s Health Star Rating plan is moving toward mandatory front-of-pack stars for most packaged foods after a first consultation round drew 380+ submissions, aiming for clearer nutrition choices at the shelf. Retail & Counterfeits: Australia’s Border Force is cracking down on fake “squishy” toys over safety fears as counterfeits flood the market. Energy for Households: Australia has passed 500,000 home battery installations under the solar rebate push, while a zinc-iodine battery breakthrough claims 60,000+ cycles with fast charging—both feeding the home power-storage conversation. Air Travel Fees: Jetstar plans to charge from Feb 2027 for overhead carry-on bags (from $25), sparking backlash and raising the question of how far airlines can shift costs onto travellers. Tech & Scams: Asia-Pacific central banks are forming a task force to share information to fight digital scams, with AI risk management also on the agenda. Supermarket Nutrition Research: A major supermarket plan is drawing hundreds of Health Star Rating submissions during the consultation phase.
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