AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelco Accountability: Australia’s Telstra outage is set to trigger major regulatory fallout, with Education Minister Jason Clare saying the company could face fines up to $30m after disruptions affected Triple Zero access. Consumer Law: Mattress retailer Emma Sleep has published a court-ordered notice after a $15m Federal Court penalty for misleading discount pricing, including “strikethrough” prices that many products were never (or almost never) sold at. Energy & Home Batteries: The ACCC warns that too few households are joining virtual power plants, urging more people to share battery control to avoid cost blowouts as Australia shifts away from coal. Shopping Deals: Prime Day coverage highlights that many standout Aussie deals have already sold out or reverted, with shoppers urged to recheck prices and availability before the event ends. Health Tech Leadership: Medtech Global appoints Dr Will Reedy as CEO from 13 July 2026, focusing on accelerating AI and connected care across Australia and New Zealand. Consumer Sentiment: Westpac-Melbourne Institute data points to stubbornly pessimistic households ahead of the July confidence check-in, despite easing fuel prices.
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