AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInflation and Rates: September inflation reached 4.3%, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates as housing and transport costs climb. Cybersecurity: Australia’s cyber agency handled 1,524 incidents in 2025–26, up 21.6%; officials warn AI is helping attackers find and exploit vulnerabilities faster. EU Trade Deal: Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet farmers opposing the agreement, which scraps most tariffs but has drawn criticism over market access for key farm products. AUKUS: A retired admiral says the Navy needs a stronger recruitment drive to crew future nuclear submarines; 230 personnel are in training, with 400 expected by 2030. Cultural Heritage: The National Gallery of Australia has returned two Northern Song dynasty statue heads to China. University Merger: Western Australia faces growing scrutiny over a flawed Deloitte report backing a proposed three-university merger, with errors in its calculations and references undermining confidence in its projected benefits.
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