AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security: Australia and the Solomon Islands vow closer ties after China’s nuclear-capable submarine missile test, with Albanese calling it “provocative” and warning it destabilises the region. Defence Diplomacy: Australia and Fiji’s new mutual defence pact lands as regional leaders push for stronger Pacific security cooperation and intelligence sharing. Teen Social Media Ban: A new study finds platforms failed the first step of Australia’s under-16 social media law—none of 50 test accounts declaring age 16 were asked for proof—raising fresh questions about enforcement. Politics & Culture: Albanese’s crude Kylie Minogue remarks keep sparking backlash, including fresh criticism over comments about Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi. Economy & Work: Deloitte flags a sharp slowdown in growth, while a federal AI jobs report says hands-on roles like tradies are least exposed, but desk jobs face more disruption. Industry Decarbonisation: Orica backs its $245m–$283m Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, targeting first production in early 2029.
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