AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAUKUS Submarines: Australia will now take three used US Virginia-class nuclear submarines under an updated plan, ending hopes of brand-new boats and aiming to simplify fleet sustainment. Indo-Pacific Defence: Richard Marles says India-Australia defence ties are at their highest level, with a second Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. Competition Law Change: The ACCC will get faster emergency exemptions so rivals can coordinate during crises like natural disasters and fuel shocks. Queensland Politics & Climate: The Queensland LNP has stopped counting emissions after scrapping climate targets, pulling out of embodied-carbon reporting for transport infrastructure. Housing Pressure: Queensland auction clearance rates hit 30% for a second straight week, with buyers cautious after rate rises and federal tax changes. Border Crackdown: ABF found about 34kg of cocaine hidden in a luxury bus on a Fremantle ro-ro. Weather Outlook: BoM warns of a warmer-than-average winter with below-average rainfall for much of Australia. Sports: Australia’s sevens teams delivered a men’s and women’s title double in Valladolid, setting up a big run for the world crowns in France. Community & Safety: Police in Mount Isa shot and euthanised a pet dog after it was run over, with footage sparking outrage.
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