AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoInsurance & Costs: NSW’s Emergency Services Levy is back under the microscope as the Insurance Council warns it’s pushing households and small businesses out of cover, with building-cost inflation and levy compounding blamed for premium pain. Broker Rules: The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee has flagged gaps in the draft broker code, warning remuneration disclosure may leave small firms unable to make fully informed choices. Workplace Law: The federal government’s draft ban on non-compete clauses for workers under $190,100 has employers alarmed about business risk and implementation. Social Media Compliance: New “My Feed, My Way” draft laws would let Australians opt out of algorithmic feeds, with major fines for platforms that don’t comply. Consumer Payments: The credit card surcharge ban starts 1 October, but banks say rewards and perks may shrink as surcharge revenue disappears. Business & Community: Nala’s bras move into Myer stores, while City of Perth backs arts and culture with $1.1m to support local events and spend. Regional Infrastructure: NT’s Santa Teresa Road sealing gets a $37.4m contract, aiming to improve safety and reliability for remote communities.
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