AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoQueensland Storms: Severe weather left about 50,000 homes without power, flooded streets and closed 21 schools; more thunderstorms are forecast. Regional Workforce: Tourism and agriculture operators warn visa changes are driving seasonal workers from regional towns. The government plans to cut second-year working-holiday visas from 57,000 to 45,000 and third-year visas from 31,000 to 5,000. AI at Work: Draft guidelines urge businesses to consult staff and plan before adopting AI, as the government prepares mandatory safeguards and a regulator for advanced AI systems. Climate Policy: At COP31, Anthony Albanese defended Australia’s climate record but did not address phasing out fossil fuels, drawing criticism from advocates calling for a clear transition plan. Arts Education: Queensland drama offerings have fallen from 318 schools in 2019 to 276 this year, with educators blaming ATAR pressures and subject scaling for shrinking enrolments.
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