AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Politics: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor’s conference platform is built for “real change” on the economy, health care and housing, pointing to budget moves like limiting negative gearing to new homes and rolling back capital gains tax discounts. Measles Alert (ACT): Canberra health officials warn a person unknowingly infectious with measles visited multiple venues, including Services Australia sites and a Woolworths in Mawson, prompting exposure checks. Health Tech (Australia): A world-first Australian lung scanning tool, CT‑VQ, has been approved for use locally after global rollout, aiming to show clearer lung structure and airflow without dyes. Defence & Industry: Australia’s AUKUS push stays in focus as the UK backs BAE with £708m for air combat tech, while Japan, Britain and Italy plan a next-gen fighter jet development hub in Japan. Trade (US tariffs): Fresh US forced-labour tariffs draw anger from trade partners, with Australia’s minister calling them “completely unjustified.” Travel Safety: Australia issues a “Do Not Travel” advisory for Kuwait over worsening security. Queensland Biosecurity: Queensland confirms its first H5 bird flu case. Crime (Queensland): A man is found dead after a police officer is shot during a domestic violence incident in Yengarie. Diplomacy (Australia–Nepal): DFAT’s Sarah Storey wraps a Nepal visit, co-chairing trade and consultation talks to expand cooperation.
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