AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate and Energy: Australia has approved a seabed site off its northern coast for a Japanese company to store up to 443 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, reigniting debate over the risks and benefits of carbon capture. Social Mood: A survey of more than 10,000 Australians found 62% believe social cohesion has weakened, while 48% are pessimistic about the country’s future and trust in the federal government has fallen. Children Online: The government is defending its under-16 social media ban in the High Court, arguing it protects children’s wellbeing as Reddit and a rights group challenge the law. Cost of Living: The Reserve Bank has lifted rates to 4.85%, an 18-year high; NAB has warned recession risks are rising as bad-loan charges grow. Public Accountability: Queensland’s corruption watchdog found a “combined failure” allowed police to commit $116 million to a Brisbane building they never used, with key checks missed. Infant Health: An Australian study found 35% of infants with a suspected peanut allergy passed a supervised food challenge, suggesting some diagnoses could be reconsidered.
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