AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousing stress & rates pressure: A new HILDA survey shows more Australians are working than ever, yet housing stress is near record highs and food insecurity is rising, with many renters spending over 30% of income on housing. Cost of living squeeze: Choice reports grocery prices up 7% across major supermarkets in the March-to-June period, with big jumps in items like strawberries. RBA watch: Economists warn inflation is harder to curb when cost rises spread beyond essentials, lifting expectations of further rate action. Digital safety for women: A new Face Forward initiative will give women and gender-diverse political candidates real-time protection from online abuse across Australia and the Pacific. Environment & local politics: Victoria faces fresh backlash over a gas-in-new-homes ban, with leaked documents alleging a “scare campaign” ahead of the election. Defence & security: Australia signs a strategic partnership with the Netherlands to deepen security ties and support justice for MH17 victims. Tragedy: A 9-year-old boy drowned after entering a drainpipe in the NT, with an investigation ongoing. Rail upgrade: Queensland’s rail network gets a digital communications boost for secure, reliable train control.
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