AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGig Worker Pay Boost: Australia’s industrial umpire has set “world-leading” minimum standards for on-demand food and grocery delivery drivers, including at least A$31.30 an hour (from Aug 17) and required injury insurance for time spent working. Insurance Costs Bite: Suncorp says insurance premiums are rising at nearly double the pace of overall inflation, with industry inflation running around 6%+. WA Retail Expansion: Bath & Body Works will open two more Perth-area stores in Karrinyup and Cockburn, adding to its growing WA footprint. Top End Test Cricket: Australia begins a mammoth 20-Test year with winter home Tests against Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay, starting Thursday. Coastal Erosion Relief: WA has backed a temporary 110m rock wall for Lancelin after rapid beach erosion threatened the town. Business & Markets: Commonwealth Bank posted $10.9b profit as higher rates and inflation keep weighing on households. Sports & Culture: Opera Australia flags a return to fully staged productions for 2027, while NFL’s Kickoff Festival brings major live music to Melbourne Park in September.
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