AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefence & Industry: A top commander told troops at a Townsville parade Australia’s army is being prepared for war, as experts warn the country can’t rely on the US and local firms push new military tech. Skilled Migration: Home Affairs lifted 2026 skilled visa income thresholds by 3.8% from July 1 for new nominations, aiming to protect wages for local workers. Nicotine Pouches Crackdown: Australia moved to outlaw nicotine pouches completely, targeting illegal online imports and unregulated high-dose products. Child Safety Pressure: Calls are growing for a national childcare abuse register that would publicly name alleged abusers and centres once charges are laid. Politics: One Nation retook the top spot in new polling, with Labor and the Coalition shifting in preference contests. Health & Community: A mobile lung screening unit will visit 22 remote NT communities, bringing specialist cancer checks closer to people at higher risk. Crime (NSW): Police allege a wanted woman in Sydney’s east swerved at officers, crashed into parked cars, then fled. Bird Flu Update (SA): South Australia reported a suspected mass H5N1 bird flu mortality event after dozens of seabirds died or fell sick. Loneliness: Relationships Australia urged Australians to “make room for connection” during Loneliness Awareness Week.
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