AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoACCC Energy M&A Watch: A new ACCC merger regime is settling in, with more confidence that common energy deal structures can rely on exceptions (including ordinary course and derivatives), and the proposed end to automatic voiding for missed filings could reduce deal risk. Defence Tech: Australia and Japan have completed joint field trials of the co-developed “Boobook” high-energy laser system, aimed at surveillance and threat detection. Cyber Crime Crackdown: INTERPOL’s “Operation Jackal IV” led to 58 arrests across 22 countries, targeting West African organised crime tied to cyber-enabled fraud and scams. AI Voice Cloning Scam Alert (Australia): Australian voices—including public figures and the PM—are being cloned with as little as 10 seconds of audio, fuelling scams and renewed calls for tougher consent rules and labelling. Health: Research on infant anaphylaxis finds age-specific symptoms and notes biphasic reactions occur in a minority but can be missed. Inflation Watch: Award wage rises may lift “market services” inflation, a key Reserve Bank focus ahead of July data. Travel Tax Fallout: Fiji’s new tourism services tax is criticised for hitting already-booked travellers from September 1. Bird Flu: Australia’s bird flu response is under pressure as cases spread among bird populations, raising conservation fears.
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