AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Consumer Data Rules: Australia launched an Office of AI, with new expectations that AI firms get consent and compensate media creators before using copyrighted content, while also moving to govern data-centre power and water use. Tobacco & Illicit Trade: New AIHW data shows daily smoking in Australia has more than halved over two decades (5.6% in 2025), vaping is broadly stable, but illicit tobacco use among smokers is rising. Retail & Customer Experience: Coles is pushing further self-checkout, sparking fresh backlash over staffed checkout access and basic store services. Cybercrime & Scams: Victoria Police warned of myGov sign-in scams and fake retailer sites during EOFY sales, with reported losses tied to phishing and fraudulent online stores. Pet Wellness Launch: NatPat, known for kids’ mosquito stickers, is expanding into pet wellness with wearable essential-oil infused stickers aimed at anxiety, training, flea/tick prevention and allergies. Packaging & Supply Chains: Detpak (Australia-based) selected Spartanburg for its first US manufacturing plant, aiming to support North American food-service and grocery packaging demand.
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