AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoABC leadership shake-up: Reuters executive Simon Robinson has been appointed ABC news director, starting in September, after Justin Stevens resigned abruptly, with the ABC managing director Hugh Marks denying he forced the exit. Defence and security: Australia is forming an armed response team after the Bondi attack inquiry heard police faced a firepower mismatch; separate reporting also flags Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles moving into European production and support. Terror and repatriation: AFP says eight counter-terror probes are active into ISIS-linked families in Syrian camps, with new charges laid against a woman returned from Syria. Environment and justice: Australia has launched a $2b legal action against 3M over PFAS “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam used at 28 defence bases. Public health: Hantavirus quarantine for six cruise passengers in WA has been extended to late June after new linked cases overseas. Politics and law: Victoria’s political donations cap is set to double under proposed changes after High Court issues. Weather: Flood warnings are active across NSW, Queensland, SA and Tasmania as heavy rain and storms hit. Housing: RBA research says older, wealthier investors now hold a bigger share of Australia’s housing market. Sport and community: Victoria opens the next Local Sports Infrastructure Fund round, while Football Australia faces financial strain amid FIFA praise at its AGM.
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