AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASIO & Security: ASIO boss Mike Burgess warns Iran could target prominent Jewish Australians, while also flagging China’s efforts to hack Australia’s power and telecoms networks. Cost of Living & Rates: RBA governor Michele Bullock says inflation risks are materialising, keeping the door open to another rate rise. Migration & Students: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announces tighter rules for international students, including limits on bringing families and tougher “visa hopping” controls, as critics warn of talent loss and regional labour strain. Workplace AI: The Albanese government is considering a world-first ban or limits on smart glasses that can record in public service offices. Energy & Approvals: Environment ministers meet in Brisbane to settle how states will handle environmental assessments for major projects, including data centres. Data Centres & AI: Firmus Technologies eyes a record ASX float on AI demand, while Anthropic’s big Queensland data centre deal keeps the AI infrastructure race front and centre. Business & Regional Life: Queensland launches a Major Projects Portal mapping a $174b pipeline to 2029-30, and an outback nurse credits a peer counselling program for keeping him in the job. Health & Community: The AVA wins a $150,000 Zoetis Foundation grant to expand workplace mental health training for vets nationwide. Fiji HIV: Fiji declares a national HIV emergency as cases surge, with tourism leaders urging visitors not to be deterred.
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