AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCommonwealth Games Glasgow: Australia will send 257 athletes, with swimming star Kaylee McKeown ruled out by glandular fever, while cyclists and other medal hopes gear up for the July 23–Aug 2 meet. First Nations sport: Rumba’s Djura Weston has been called up for a Victorian First Nations side at the national First Nations Nationals, highlighting Indigenous talent on the big stage. Labor politics: At the ALP national conference in Adelaide, Anthony Albanese leaned into a “real change” message as Pauline Hanson’s shadow loomed over debates, alongside fresh workplace and health training promises. Workplace justice: The PM used the conference to announce a Fair Work Court and expand paid health student placements, aiming to strengthen Medicare’s future workforce. Housing squeeze: New data shows Australia’s housing boom has cooled, with capital city house prices falling for the first time in three years, as listings rise and buyers gain leverage. Emergency alerts: Australia is set to test the AusAlert system, with concerns raised about how it will work for vulnerable people. Defence and tech: Australia tested a hybrid air defence system using an SM-2 interceptor, while BAE Systems begins building a new Adelaide defence HQ. Energy and climate: The IEA says Australia avoided global electricity price shocks thanks to renewables and battery storage, and policy work continues on translating net zero targets into sector plans.
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