AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJobs Cooling: Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in April as employment fell by 18,600—an early sign the labour market is softening under higher rates and the Iran-linked energy shock. Budget Shock to Housing: New tax changes to negative gearing and capital gains could push house prices down as much as 10%, with investor demand set to cool further. eSafety vs Big Tech: Australia’s court upheld a A$650,000 fine on Elon Musk’s X for incomplete child-safety compliance after a long-running regulator fight. Child Tech Backlash: A UK regulator says TikTok and YouTube still aren’t doing enough to protect children from harmful feeds—sparking fresh pressure for stronger age checks. Solar Tech Insight: UNSW researchers pinpoint why UV degrades PERC and TOPCon solar cells—interface defects become more “recombination-active,” guiding the next push for UV-stable modules. Rare Earths Win: Gina Rinehart-backed Arafura has given the green light to build its Nolans Project in the NT, aiming to reduce reliance on China for high-tech supply chains.
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