AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomy: With inflation at 4.3%, the government says it cannot promise net savings in December’s budget update as pressure builds for spending cuts and another rate rise. Asylum policy: New protection visa rules require refused applicants to pay $1,863.50 to seek an independent review, raising concerns that people unable to afford the fee could lose access to a fair appeal. Regional communities: A man swept away by floodwater near Santa Teresa, south of Alice Springs, was found dead after a three-day search. Housing: Residents of Cape York’s Seisia face a severe shortage of affordable, climate-resilient homes, with about 100 people waiting for long-term rentals. Indigenous heritage: The government says it will overhaul cultural heritage laws after a court ruling revived a contested gold mine project near Blayney, NSW. Connectivity: Finnish satellite maker ReOrbit is pitching local manufacturing in Australia as an alternative to Starlink, which Telstra and Optus have chosen for satellite-to-phone services. Indo-Pacific: Australia and its Quad partners announced more than $85 million for trusted AI infrastructure across the region and raised concerns about economic coercion.
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