AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Jobs: Labor’s first AI-era national conference is set to put workplace job impacts front and centre, with unions pushing for protections in the party’s policy document. Islamophobia Response: Advocates say the federal government’s Islamophobia envoy report is an “important step”, but warn key recommendations on counter-terror laws and a dedicated inquiry are still missing. Energy Bills: South Australia’s new FERM reliability scheme is expected to add about $23 per household over 12 months, with the government arguing bills would be higher without it. Pesticide Rules: Regulators are proposing a 500-fold increase in allowed pesticide residue on berries, sparking outrage from anti-pesticide campaigners. Online Safety & Law: A quiet change to Nauru policing powers is raising concerns it’s been tweaked to blunt Federal Court challenges over deportations. Workplace Pay: New payday super rules for musicians are drawing backlash from live music operators over added cost and paperwork. Road Safety: Complaints grow about whiter, brighter LED headlights and whether Australia’s vehicle safety checks are missing glare impacts on other drivers.
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