AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Data Centres: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled national AI standards and an “Office of AI” while also setting rules for data centres’ power and water use, with Industry Minister Tim Ayres pushing back hard on calls for a moratorium as “pretty dopey”. NDIS Autism Reform: Internal estimates say almost 145,000 Australians receiving autism support through the NDIS could lose it by the end of the decade, as reforms shift care models. Housing & Foreign Ownership: Victoria’s landlord tax push is linked to an international landlord exodus, with foreign-owned homes falling in ATO data. Tasmania Land Deal: Canberra has approved the $142m Rushy Lagoon sale, despite local and state anger over a major Tasmanian farm moving to foreign hands. Environment & Indigenous Rights: A landmark Aboriginal management agreement has protected 47,311 sq km in the Simpson Desert via an Indigenous Protected Area, lifting Australia’s conservation target. Public Safety: New NSW firearms rules from 1 July tighten licence validity and identity checks, sparking debate in rural communities. Arts & Community: Forbes residents are invited to help build a giant goanna lantern for the River Arts Festival. Sports & Culture: Australia’s wine crush is down sharply in 2026, reflecting a long global consumption slide.
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