AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolitical Violence: Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg and remains critically ill after an alleged targeted car attack in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old man has been charged; investigators say the motive is unknown. The attack has renewed concern about threats to politicians, with the AFP recording 1,067 violent-threat reports against senior officeholders in 2025–26. Child Protection: A review found extensive failures by authorities before five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death, prompting calls for a major reset. Jobs and AI: National Australia Bank plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a major overhaul, as businesses face pressure to lift productivity and adapt to new technology. Digital Safety: The federal government says it will sue Meta and other platforms over alleged breaches of Australia’s social media ban for children. Defence: HMAS Sydney has returned from a 131-day Indo-Pacific deployment, including multinational exercises with regional allies.
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