AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt Watch: Alan Jones’ indecent assault and sexual touching trial kicks off in Sydney’s Downing Centre, with 22 charges and 76 witnesses expected over four months. Queensland Law & Order: New gun-licence restrictions take effect today as Qld moves to tighten eligibility, amid a reported surge in applications. Super & Tax: QSuper pensioners are warned about “cash-out and re-contribution” strategies that aim to shift taxable super into tax-free components, with rules and limits to consider. Media & Tech Taxes: The federal government is revising plans to levy big tech (Google, Meta, TikTok) and push more deals with news publishers, including higher maximum rates and more required agreements. Energy Costs: A Philippines power-sector story flags a similar theme for consumers: scrapping a “system loss” line may just rename or shift costs elsewhere. Health Policy: A youth mental health commentary argues against simple bans and says complex problems need layered solutions. Homebirth Insurance: A new insurance regime could remove access to professionally attended homebirth from 1 Jan 2027, with rural communities at risk. Food Safety: Four Corners reports imported food labels not matching lab testing, raising questions about inspection and testing levels.
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