AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInterest Rates: The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to 4.85%, an 18-year high and the fifth increase this year, deepening pressure on mortgage holders as inflation remains stubborn. Online Safety: The High Court has begun hearing challenges to Australia’s under-16 social media ban. Reddit says the law is too broad and restricts young people’s political expression; the government argues it protects children from harm. Tasmania’s Water Bills: TasWater documents show the state regulator rejected a proposed fix before new sewerage charges sent some bills soaring. The changes may affect dozens of sporting grounds and mixed-use facilities. Regional Australia: A Regional Australia Institute essay says migrants are being blamed for deeper strains on social cohesion, including housing costs, isolation, poor healthcare access and declining trust in institutions. Healthcare Access: A parliamentary inquiry is weighing changes to specialist care, including allowing GPs to treat some conditions, as almost two million Australians delay or skip specialist appointments each year. Victoria Election: With voters heading to the polls on November 28, Labor has pledged more police and tougher sentences for serious offences as parties ramp up campaign promises.
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