AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisability & Budget: Australia’s Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities is pushing for disability inclusion to be built into the 2027 National Budget. Bird flu watch: South Australia says it was “unlucky” to be first hit by H5 bird flu, with warnings the outbreak could spread inland. Air power drills: Philippine FA-50 jets joined the ADF’s Pitch Black exercise in Darwin, underscoring deeper regional defence cooperation. Travel costs: Jetstar’s new carry-on baggage rules from Feb 2027 will charge for overhead storage, raising questions about whether “more choice” really helps travellers. Housing pressure: Mortgage demand is collapsing and Queensland families are facing a surge in stress, with fears of more defaults and forced sales. Industrial action: Strikes at Port Hedland this weekend could cost BHP and WA millions as the dispute with unions continues. Census & inclusion: Homeless Australians are being urged to complete Census forms, while advocates push for better counting of vulnerable groups. Tech & privacy: Australia’s smart-glasses debate is back, with renewed calls for stronger privacy rules. Environment: Citizen scientists are mapping snow gums in the Alps as beetles and climate change drive dieback.
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