AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Excise Shock: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged the ACCC to scrutinise petrol price hikes as the fuel excise discount ends, warning servos can’t use the change as cover for unjustified increases. Housing Cooling: New data shows a broadening house-price downturn, with Australia’s largest single-month fall in nearly four years and Sydney/Melbourne leading the drop. EV Push: With fuel costs rising, buyers are shifting fast—AA figures show nearly half of new cars sold in the June quarter were EVs or hybrids. Big Tech News Fight: Labor’s News Bargaining Incentive tweaks would raise the platform charge rate and narrow how it’s calculated, with LinkedIn likely pulled into the wider push to pay for Australian news. Health & Beauty Retail: Airport Pharmacy opened its biggest Health & Beauty store at Melbourne Airport, blending prestige fragrance with travel health essentials. Food & Consumer Culture: Domino’s UK is rolling out a limited-edition Garlic & Herb ice cream, turning its famous dip into a dessert experiment. Packaging Awards: PIDA 2026 highlighted packaging trends toward reuse, design for recovery and traceability, with sustainability now expected across categories.
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