AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security: China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific drew sharp condemnation from Australia and New Zealand, coming hours after Australia and Fiji signed a new defence alliance aimed at “common danger” response. Local Housing & Consumer Protection: A Queensland tiny homes collapse has left nearly 200 customers, including an 85-year-old grandfather with prostate cancer, about $5.5m out of pocket, reigniting calls to tighten rules for tiny homes. Teen Social Media Ban: A new study says platforms failed at the first step of age checks for the under-16 ban—none of 50 test accounts declaring age 16 were asked for proof—undermining the rollout. Online Safety & Hate: A YouTube video falsely calling a Sydney massacre survivor a “crisis actor” was defended in an inquiry as meeting platform standards. Economy & Jobs: A federal report flags which roles are most exposed to AI disruption, with hands-on tradies least affected and desk jobs more at risk. Energy & Industry: Orica has approved the final go-ahead for its Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, targeting renewable hydrogen production from 2029. Politics & Culture: Prime Minister Albanese apologised again after crude Kylie Minogue “shag” comments, with backlash widening beyond Australia.
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