AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Administration: A bill to strengthen local government has been introduced to Parliament, while the federal government appointed a new Small Business Commissioner. Small Business: The government delayed its ATO credit-card payment ban until July 2027 after a business backlash. Health Policy: The Senate rejected cuts to private health insurance rebates for Australians over 65; Health Minister Mark Butler says Labor will bring the bill back. Workplace Oversight: Queensland union officials could face a “fit and proper” test under proposed reforms. Energy Policy: Labor introduced legislation for a national gas reservation scheme, requiring exporters to help prevent domestic shortfalls. Community Recovery: BlazeAid says visa problems threaten its bushfire recovery work, while disaster assistance has been activated for storm-hit Central Australia.
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