AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoResource Wealth Debate: Australia’s gas export tax stance has reignited the Norway vs Australia argument over who should benefit from natural resources, with critics saying Australians get “cents on the dollar” while industry points to jobs and corporate tax contributions. Child Safety Online: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is already pushing teens toward alternative apps and VPNs, raising fresh concerns that blanket restrictions may weaken safeguards. MND Research Push: Motor neurone disease remains a death sentence, but Australia’s research community is pressing for better treatments as high-profile deaths keep the issue in the spotlight. Heat-Resilience Tech: University of Sydney researchers and Dewpoint Innovations have developed “smart paint” that reflects up to 97% of sunlight and could cut air-conditioning demand during heatwaves. Electrification Gap: Many small Australian businesses are still lagging on electrification, leaving them exposed to gas volatility and slowing climate progress. Cancer Breakthrough: A genomic test trial suggests many breast cancer patients could safely skip chemotherapy, potentially sparing millions from harsh side effects. Wildlife Recovery: Kangaroo Island’s endangered dunnart is getting help via artificial habitats after bushfires destroyed most of its home.
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