AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centre Debate: Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean says Australia should attract major data-centre investment, while setting clear rules to address concerns about energy, water and community impacts. Aged Care: More than 106,000 older Australians are waiting for ongoing Support at Home funding, as providers question why a reported $1.4 billion underspend has not reached people needing care. Health Costs: The Senate has rejected Labor’s proposed cut to private health insurance rebates for older Australians, leaving the government searching for a way to revive the savings measure. Arts and Culture: NSW has named finalists for its music prize, including Ninajirachi, Boy Soda and Keli Holiday; the top award is worth $80,000. WA is also funding four free cultural festivals with $900,000 to showcase the state’s diverse communities. Remote Water Security: A solar-powered desalination unit at a remote Aboriginal school in Western Australia has supplied more than 7.5 megalitres of freshwater, offering a possible model for communities beyond the water grid.
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