AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelco Pricing & Accountability: Telstra flagged a period of price stability after recent mobile/NBN hikes, while also docking senior executives’ pay over the July outage (CEO Vicki Brady’s package cut by $607k). Insurance Pressure: IAG’s FY26 profit fell 24.8% to $1.02b as natural peril costs rose, though underlying insurance profit edged up and dividends increased. Property Compliance: A WA private landlord was fined nearly $6,000 for failing to lodge a tenant bond on time, underscoring the risks of DIY property management. Consumer Tech & AI: Amazon launched Alexa+ in Australia for $29.99/month and says it will let developers use China’s DeepSeek. Social Media Rules: Meta removed 750,000 suspected under-16 Australian accounts since the teen ban began, as regulators consider enforcement action. Energy & Homes: Victoria’s inquiry backed building-integrated solar (BIPV) for apartments, citing ClearVue-linked submissions. Retail Collectibles: Woolworths Disney Ooshies ran out early in some stores, leaving shoppers scrambling. Food Safety: Edesia Enterprises recalled Noosa gourmet brioche rolls due to contamination risk.
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