AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTariff Standoff: Analysts say Australia has little room to negotiate out of Donald Trump’s proposed 12.5% “forced labour” tariffs on 60 countries, with exemptions unlikely beyond beef and gold. Espionage Warning: Five Eyes warns Chinese military-linked recruiters are using LinkedIn/Indeed/Upwork and fake HR roles to target people with access to sensitive policy and defence information. KPMG Fallout: The RBA and Rest are distancing themselves from KPMG Australia as whistleblower misconduct allegations widen, with the RBA likely not reappointing KPMG for its hotline. Tax Reform: The lower house has passed sweeping housing tax changes, including limiting negative gearing to new builds and replacing the CGT discount with an inflation-adjusted system. Pacific Reset: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review the China security pact after talks with Anthony Albanese, with both backing a new comprehensive strategic treaty. China EV Momentum: BYD is climbing in Australia’s auto sales, now second behind Toyota, as EV demand and product expansion accelerate. Bondi Hero Charged: Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed for stopping a Bondi Beach attacker, has been charged with assault and stalking over an alleged incident involving his father.
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