AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Data Centres: PM Albanese says Australia will set “Australian Standards for A.I.” for big data centres, including a rule to generate as much power as they use and tighter water-efficiency requirements, aiming to protect the grid and creators as AI investment ramps up. Health Policy: Australia has released national guidelines for checking high blood pressure in children, with routine checks at ages 7–9 and 13–15 and extra screening for at-risk kids. Workplace Safety & Claims: A Tasmania-focused explainer breaks down WorkSafe Tasmania’s role in regulating the workers’ compensation system and supporting fair claims. Diabetes Treatment: A Monash-led study highlights SGLT2 diabetes medicines as heart- and kidney-protective and potentially cost-effective for healthcare systems. Early Learning: Uniting Vic.Tas promotes its kindergarten approach for Victoria and Tasmania, aligned to the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. Housing Market: PropTrack data shows cooling in Brisbane, with one in five suburbs seeing value falls and detached houses hit hardest. International Crime: US authorities arrest an alleged associate of an India-linked organised crime group, extending a wider crackdown. Missing Person: Police continue searching for a missing Australian tourist in Las Vegas after reports of a final message before she vanished. Sports & Culture: Xi calls for global cooperation on AI governance at the World AI Conference in Shanghai; and Australia marks the Corolla’s 60th anniversary with early exports to this country.
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