AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East & markets: Oil prices surged again on Iran-linked fears, pushing global bond yields higher and weighing on risk sentiment; Australia’s ASX 200 slid as miners and resources stocks took the hit, while investors also watched inflation and rate expectations. Aviation staffing crunch: Airservices Australia told a Senate hearing that one flight is cancelled every three days on average due to staff shortages, with Sydney a key pressure point. Defence ties: India’s Navy chief met Australia’s top naval leadership in Canberra to deepen maritime cooperation and plan joint exercises for 2027. Cyber/age checks: Microsoft published developer documentation for a Windows 11 age-bracketing API that’s not active yet, aimed at helping apps meet child-safety rules without collecting full date-of-birth details. Business & tax: The ATO issued a class ruling giving clearer tax treatment for Brazilian Rare Earths’ Alurion Resources separation, improving certainty for eligible shareholders. Security reporting: A leaked Australian intelligence assessment raised questions about alleged Russian links to a Bulgarian training centre tied to Western veterans. Sports (local pull): The Warriors and Dolphins face off in the NRL finals, with line-up updates and coaching quotes ahead of the match.
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