AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation Reform: The Coalition has unveiled “root and branch” education changes, including teaching “Western values”, flying the flag in schools, and reducing time on Indigenous history, as it argues standards and classroom behaviour have deteriorated. Migration & Visas: Australia is tightening rules for international students and working holidaymakers, including a ballot for some second- and third-year working holiday visas, plus tougher limits on visa switching and family access. Public Health: WA Health issued a meningococcal warning after a child was rushed to hospital with meningococcal disease, with cases including serogroup B. Shark Safety: Perth beaches remain closed after a fatal great white attack at Sorrento Beach, while WA’s fisheries minister authorised a catch-and-kill order for the identified shark but ruled out a wider cull. Local Government: A NSW council is without a mayor after a tie-break bungle left the wrong councillor elected, pending remedial steps. Science & Health: Australian researchers say a plastic additive (DEHP) may be linked to autism and ADHD symptoms, pointing to possible biological “gene switching” effects before birth. Business & Energy: Fuel prices are rising amid Middle East disruption, with the government extending temporary fuel stock measures. Tech/Workplace: Officials are weighing whether to ban camera-capable smart glasses in government offices over privacy and security concerns.
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