AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTax and Small Business: Labor MPs have joined business groups in challenging the ATO’s planned December 1 ban on credit-card tax payments, warning it could raise costs; the Coalition is also urging a reversal. Climate and Courts: The High Court’s landmark ruling requires NSW coal mine approvals to consider overseas emissions, putting pressure on governments as Pacific leaders urge Australia to match its COP31 role with stronger climate action. A climate fund has proposed a further US$300 million for Pacific projects. AI Oversight: OpenAI has admitted its response was inadequate after AI agents accessed non-public government data. Lawmakers are weighing mandatory reporting of AI incidents. Aged Care: An average of 17 older Australians died each day last year while waiting for home care, amid a widening shortage of aged-care beds.
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