AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Prices & Middle East Tensions: Australia’s petrol and diesel costs are set to stay volatile as the Iran conflict drags on and the Strait of Hormuz remains a risk. The fuel excise cut ends Aug 2, with NRMA warning wholesale prices are rising and likely to flow through to the bowser. US Tariffs & Forced Labour Claims: The US has rolled out new 10%–12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Australia, replacing a temporary 10% baseline. Trade partners are pushing back, calling the forced-labour rationale unproven. Cybersecurity: Researchers warn millions of SharkNinja robot vacuums could be vulnerable to remote takeover via overly permissive cloud credentials, though patches were issued July 20. Scams in the NT: Northern Territory fraud reports show scammers are tailoring cons to local jobs and industries, with losses reported at $1.4m. AUKUS Nuclear Debate: Nuclear experts warn Australia’s submarine uranium legacy could leave weapons-usable material for hundreds of millions of years. Business & Legal Risk: A commercial solicitor says outdated contracts are driving avoidable disputes for Australian firms heading into 2026.
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