AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Safety & Claims: Australia’s sunscreen recall fallout widens as Wild Child Laboratories faces multimillion-dollar Federal Court claims over alleged misleading SPF advertising, including Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen SPF50+ testing as low as SPF 4. Retail & Everyday Shopping: Aldi shoppers report self-serve checkouts being shut “at times,” forcing single-register lines and frustrating customers and staff. Packaging & Plastic Policy: The Albanese government is accused of breaking a promise by shelving packaging standards aimed at cutting plastic waste, with critics citing cost-of-living pressure and broad stakeholder backlash. Tech & Consumer Devices: Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo pricing highlights big overseas gaps, while a Google wearable resembling a Fitbit-style tracker has surfaced in an FCC listing. Automotive & Mobility: Mitsubishi says it may leave room for a cheaper Pajero grade as it defends the current premium pricing. Energy & Markets: Oil-driven bond pressure continues, with Australia’s 10-year yield rising as inflation fears return. AI & Fraud: KPMG takes a minority stake in deepfake detection firm Reality Defender to embed synthetic-media checks into fraud and cyber services. Transport Tech Privacy: Australia’s Security Industry Association backs ALPR use but wants tighter privacy safeguards and limits on data sharing.
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