AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace & AI: Unions are pushing for a three-day workweek as AI reshapes jobs, arguing productivity gains should mean shorter hours and fairer sharing of benefits. Housing standards: New research says only 54% of Victorian landlords meet minimum rental standards, with the biggest gaps in mould/dampness and bathroom compliance. Biosecurity crackdown: Australia seized more than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches from a NSW breeder, warning the insects can’t be legally kept or sold and may threaten wildlife and agriculture. Tobacco black market: A criminologist says Australia’s tobacco trade is a “prohibition moment”, with illicit products now making up 80% of tobacco consumption. Music industry collapse: Stormer Music, Australia’s first music school “empire”, has collapsed owing about $1.8m to creditors as it tries to restart under a new name. Health research: Monash-led work suggests age-adjusted blood tests could better detect hidden brain injuries after falls in older adults.
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