AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBorder Modernisation: Australia will roll out digital arrival declarations at airports and seaports, expanding a Qantas trial that processed 450,000+ travellers since Oct 2024; the $56.1m upgrade keeps paper options for those who can’t use digital. Counter-Terror Hardline: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the government will use every legal power to block suspected ISIS detainees’ return if released from Iraq. University Racism Crackdown: New standards require universities to adopt definitions of racism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, and set transparent complaints processes, with fines foreshadowed. Travel Rules Update: Digital passenger cards will replace paper forms for incoming travellers, with Perth and other ports to follow in stages. Indo-Pacific Posture: Australia joined 14 nations reaffirming rejection of China’s maritime claims after a recent missile test. Health & Safety: Police are investigating a death after a large fight on South Australia’s APY Lands. Media & Business: News Corp launches Glamour Australia as a social-first platform, while Sharpie appoints The Social CliQ to run its Instagram in ANZ. Sports: Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon after beating Alexander Zverev.
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