AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCricket Call-Up: India-born leg-spinner allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary has earned his maiden Australia T20I squad spot for the Bangladesh series after Travis Head was rested, with selectors pointing to his BBL form for Hobart Hurricanes and recent state breakthroughs for Tasmania. Union & Construction Oversight: A Queensland CFMEU probe hearing heard former building watchdog Nigel Hadgkiss return to the stand as lawyers challenged his credibility, while the inquiry commissioner flagged interim recommendations on a new building code and enforcement. Workplace Culture: NSW Police’s internal culture review says bullying, sexual harassment and fear of speaking up remain “systemic risks”, with the force accepting all 29 recommendations. Inequality Spotlight: Oxfam says Australia’s billionaires added about $25.67b in a year while 3.706m people live in poverty, renewing pressure on cost-of-living and fairness. Media Jobs: Southern Cross Media Group says deteriorating TV conditions mean hundreds of roles will go as it resets costs and downgrades guidance. AI Regulation Watch: A governance expert warns businesses are racing ahead of AI rules, with “Shadow AI” and compliance gaps growing as Privacy Act changes loom. World Cup Late-Night Fix (WA): WA has approved extended trading for pubs and clubs so fans can watch the early Mexico-South Africa kick-off.
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