AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStudent visa crackdown: New rules from Oct 2 target “visa hopping” for international students, ending “permanently temporary” migration and restricting dependants, with course-transfer limits and tighter scrutiny on agents selling “false hope.” Cost-of-living pressure: A new report highlights how rate rises and housing stress are pushing more Australians toward food insecurity, while Labor faces anger over the latest Reserve Bank move. Climate hit to farmers: Commonwealth Bank analysis warns strengthening El Niño could shave about $13.4b from Australia’s economy over two years, lifting costs for farmers and worsening drier conditions. Energy squeeze: China’s suspension of refined fuel exports to Asia-Pacific threatens higher prices, adding to global diesel and refined-product tightness. Regional security: Australia closed its Brazil embassy after a US security alert, urging Australians to avoid diplomatic facilities. Tech and kids online: eSafety says Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft aren’t protecting children consistently, leaving gaps predators can exploit. Sport and Aussies abroad: Japan won Asian Games women’s football gold; meanwhile, Australia’s 2027 ODI World Cup schedule locks in India-Australia opener and more blockbuster clashes.
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