AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Court Fight: The Commonwealth has launched a major Federal Court case accusing 3M of hiding the health impacts of PFAS in firefighting foam used by the ADF, alleging the company knew about toxicity and kept selling for decades. Housing & Planning: Canberra’s controversial Hume Circle rezoning for up to 15-storey apartments has been referred to a federal inquiry, with scrutiny on consultation and long-term infrastructure planning. Health Policy: New endometriosis clinical guidelines aim to cut the long wait for diagnosis by letting GPs make a clinical call and start treatment sooner, reducing reliance on surgery. Workplace & Pay: Victoria has struck a deal lifting teacher pay and improving conditions after a dispute that triggered statewide strikes. Small Business Finance: The RBA says Labor’s CGT changes will modestly raise business investment costs, potentially hitting productivity. Illegal Tobacco Push: One Nation is proposing a 75% tobacco tax cut to crush the black market, arguing current settings fuel organised crime. Strata Living: NSW’s Supreme Court decision on a strata services dispute is set to shape how residents hold providers accountable. Transport & Freight: New heavy-vehicle reforms tighten accreditation and fatigue rules, pushing fleets to modernise compliance as fuel and emissions pressures mount. Sports & Justice: Cricket boss David Warner was convicted and fined for drink-driving after trying to switch seats at a random breath test.
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