AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChild Safety: Queensland has passed tougher bail laws imposing a 12-month minimum sentence on serious repeat offenders who commit further offences while on bail. The move coincides with a record Day for Daniel, with more than 9,000 schools, workplaces and community groups taking part. In NSW, childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith faces 202 new charges involving 23 alleged victims aged one to five; he is already serving a life sentence. Invasive Pests: A government report warns feral deer are spreading across Australia, causing more than $91 million in annual agricultural losses and management costs. Experts say stronger, sustained control is needed to protect farms, wildlife and roads. Tasmania’s Ferries: Two long-delayed Spirit of Tasmania vessels are set to begin Bass Strait sailings, offering much-needed extra space for caravans and motorhomes after a project marked by years of delays and a $717 million budget blowout. AI in Government: The public service union is urging a cautious approach to AI, warning rushed adoption could raise costs and undermine reliable services. It also wants a sovereign AI capability to keep Australians’ data secure domestically.
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