AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJobs and the Economy: Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.7% in September, its highest in almost five years, after employment fell by 39,300. Gas Policy: The government’s proposed 20% domestic gas reservation from 2028 is raising concerns among major Asian LNG buyers about export contracts and trade ties. Cricket: Scott Boland struck twice before rain ended the first day of the second Test against South Africa; Nathan Lyon was left out of a red-ball Test for the first time since 2013. Housing and Cities: More than 10,000 Queensland apartments are delayed, while Sydney cemetery managers warn some sites could reach capacity by the early 2030s. South Australia: Oyster growers say the algal-bloom recovery is continuing, but reduced planting means some farms have about 40% less stock heading into summer. Youth Detention: Allegations of sexual abuse inside Western Australia’s youth detention centres are prompting calls for accountability as former detainees seek redress.
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