AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours ago6G Push: Telstra says it’s ready to plan for 6G with Ericsson, signing a letter of intent to run research and trials across Ericsson labs in Sweden and Telstra’s Gold Coast innovation centre. Market Mood: Wall Street started the week choppy as oil prices swung on Iran-war uncertainty, with tech weighing on the Nasdaq while the Dow held near highs; ASX futures point to a rebound after a rough session. Budget Fallout: Australia’s tax reform debate is heating up after the federal budget’s CGT/negative gearing changes—critics say it’s only “scratching the surface,” while others warn it could hit business investment and productivity. Safety Standards: A New Zealand coroner is calling for new rules for infant “sleeping pods” after a 5-month-old died in a device placed on a cot mattress. Local Tech & Society: Commonwealth Bank names Mary-Anne Williams as chief AI scientist, while research links smartphone and social media use to falling fertility rates—and a separate study argues kids’ mental health starts with supporting parents.
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