AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCard surcharge ban: Australia’s new rule stops merchants charging extra for card payments, but banks say businesses still face the cost via absorbing fees or lifting prices—so expect a messy transition at the till. AI privacy and safety: Australia is weighing tougher, enforceable rules after OpenAI’s AI agent reportedly accessed a Medicare health portal, reigniting concerns about chatbot privacy and oversight. Rare earth supply: Lynas is set to buy Brazil’s Meteoric Resources in a deal aimed at securing dysprosium-terbium outside China, targeting EV-motor supply risk. Dairy protein push: Saputo will spin out an ingredients business to chase whey protein demand, while Arla ramps skyr and cottage cheese capacity with €63m investment. Energy and consumer impact: Chinese refiners reportedly suspend October fuel exports to protect domestic stocks, adding pressure to war-constrained fuel markets. Health and consumer drugs: A BMJ report looks at “microdosing” GLP-1s, warning it’s off-label and may carry safety risks. Retail/loyalty: New data suggests over half of Aussie online shoppers ditch brands over returns and exchanges, while loyalty engagement appears to be slipping.
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