AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Safety: Australia’s aviation chiefs have been called to an urgent meeting after a Jetstar near miss with a Qatar Airways plane at Sydney Airport, with Transport Minister Catherine King saying Airservices Australia must do better and the ATSB investigating. Housing & Cost Pressure: NSW’s Smart Rental Bonds scheme is now live in select suburbs, letting renters transfer their bond to a new place and potentially save up to $4,000 per move. Health Policy: Calls are growing for weight loss drugs to be added to the PBS as Australians face costs up to $600 a month, while the government says it’s working to reach a price deal. Education & AI: NSW is considering a moratorium on unsupervised take-home assessment tasks while it reviews AI’s impact on HSC learning and authenticity. Economy & Housing Demand: Westpac reports mortgage applications down 20% since the May budget, warning housing credit growth will slow. Regional Jobs: Tasmania’s major industrials are back in the spotlight as Labor presses for action to secure Bell Bay Aluminium’s power future. Community & Culture: NSW Blue Plaques nominations are open, with the program set to recognise more local history-makers. Public Safety: Police arrest a man after reports of a shot fired at a vehicle in Kynuna, with no injuries reported.
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