AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCost of Living: Inflation has climbed to 4.3%, raising fears of another rate hike as retirees say rising costs have put a comfortable retirement out of reach. AI Safeguards: Australia has passed a first-of-its-kind law banning AI chatbots from using emotional manipulation, amid wider debate over protections for children online. Water and Data Centres: A western Sydney project aims to cool a major data centre entirely with recycled water, using up to 16 million litres a day and potentially offering a model for the fast-growing industry. Foreign Policy: Penny Wong says Australia will not reverse its recognition of Palestinian statehood, despite the government struggling to assess progress on reforms it cited as conditions for further steps. Public Services: A parliamentary inquiry will examine how Australia Post can remain viable as letter volumes fall and delivery costs rise.
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