AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAUKUS: The US, Australia and UK have named USS Colorado as the first nuclear submarine slated for rotations at HMAS Stirling, starting in late 2027. Health Services: A Queensland woman waited more than 12 hours for an ambulance as hospital ramping kept paramedics from reaching patients; a separate ambulance death has prompted a promised review. Political Safety: AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says threats against politicians reflect a wider rise in violence. Independent MP Helen Haines remains seriously injured after an alleged attack outside her Wangaratta office. Energy and Industry: Data-centre construction spending hit $18.2 billion, surpassing new office and warehouse projects combined, as energy demand raises concerns for the power grid. Critical Minerals: Australia has conditionally approved up to A$180 million in financing for Energy Fuels’ proposed rare-earth project in Victoria, part of a broader push to build domestic refining capacity. Trade: Parliament faces a Senate fight over the Australia-EU free-trade deal, which would remove tariffs on almost all bilateral trade.
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