AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMinimum Wage Boost: The Fair Work Commission has set a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 for about 2.8 million workers, lifting the full-time minimum wage to $26.44 an hour and pushing weekly minimum pay over $1000. CSIRO Job Cuts: CSIRO says it needs an extra $135m a year to stay afloat as it confirms almost a quarter of job losses, including redundancies tied to its environmental unit. Cyber Defence Alarm: Commvault warns AI is compressing the time between finding software flaws and attackers using them, urging firms to focus on recovery readiness. EV Surge: May 2026 saw record EV deliveries as Tesla hit a monthly high, with Australians shifting away from petrol as fuel costs bite. K-Pop in Melbourne: BTS has added a third Melbourne date for its ARIRANG tour due to strong pre-sale demand. Queensland Tragedy: Police shot and killed a schoolgirl’s dog, Smokey, after running it over in Mt Isa, sparking outrage from neighbours. Politics & Abortion: Katter’s attempt to dodge Queensland’s abortion debate ban by using a related regulation motion was shot down. Sport: World Athletics has ratified Queensland sprinter Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record.
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