AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVietnam–Australia ties: Party General Secretary and President To Lam has begun a four-day state visit to Australia in Sydney, with both sides flagging deeper cooperation across trade, science and people-to-people links. Medicare boost: Bulk billing keeps climbing, with the national rate hitting 84.1% for the June 2026 quarter and the Northern Territory topping 90.8%—but the ACT still lags at 59.3%. Childcare crisis: Affinity Education faces fresh scrutiny after a centre was found with rat/mouse infestation and black mould, adding to a long trail of compliance and staffing allegations. Immigration detention shock: Internal documents say a Chinese detainee expressed suicidal thoughts before dying by suicide in Melbourne, prompting grave concern from China. Housing market shift: Auction clearance rates are slipping as more sellers move to private treaty, with listings up but auction listings down. Health access: The Stroke Foundation’s free Big Blood Pressure Van is set to keep rolling for another three years thanks to Ryman Healthcare. Infrastructure: WA’s new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will reopen ahead of schedule, with locals saying disruption has been less than expected.
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