AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSydney Airport Near-Miss: Airservices Australia is facing an urgent government grilling after a Jetstar Airbus and a Qatar Airways Boeing came dangerously close on the tarmac, prompting Transport Minister Catherine King to summon the aviation agency’s boss and an ATSB investigation. Housing & Tax Pressure: Westpac says mortgage applications have dropped 20% since the May budget’s investor tax changes, with it forecasting investor credit growth to roughly halve next year. NSW Insurance Tax Push: A coalition of business and community groups is urging NSW MPs to scrap the Emergency Services Levy, saying it drives up home and business insurance costs. AI Governance: Australia’s AI Safety Institute has released a framework for managing risks from AI agents operating across organisations and digital environments. Smart Glasses Privacy: The attorney-general has asked the privacy watchdog to review concerns as cheap smart glasses surge in popularity. Community & Local Wins: Destination Byron seeks a creative agency for Byron Fest branding, while Queensland’s Experience Eumundi sponsorship program backs youth mentoring, equine therapy and local upgrades. Mining & Jobs: A $4.7m memorial for 151 fallen miners is set for outback Queensland, and Basin Energy resumes drilling at its Newmans rare earth discovery in north-west Qld.
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