AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Australia Diplomacy: Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed as the next US ambassador to Australia, ahead of the 75th anniversary of ANZUS. Pacific Security: Australia has signed new security treaties with Fiji, with analysts warning the moves are aimed at limiting other powers’ military influence in the region. WA Accountability: The state corruption watchdog says it’s facing “significant” resourcing problems and wants broader powers, including to investigate corruption involving government contractors. Election Oversight: Australia’s election watchdog is under scrutiny over how much power it has and how limited oversight is. Biosecurity: Indigenous rangers have eradicated invasive fire ants from Melville Island after more than 20 years, while Queensland’s World Heritage rainforests face fresh fire-ant fears. Health & Community: A former police officer in WA’s Kimberley says she feels unsafe after a teenage girls’ attack was filmed. Economy & Cost of Living: Mortgage demand has plunged as buyers and investors pull back, and a family-run mushroom farm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is closing after crippling costs. Defence Industry: The Pentagon is backing a “world-first” scandium mining project in NSW, tying rare-mineral supply to fighter jets and spacecraft.
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