AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Tariffs Shock: The Trump administration has imposed new forced-labour customs tariffs on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, with duties of 10% to 12.5% kicking in from today and exemptions for some sectors. Health & Safety: Australia’s medicines watchdog has issued new warnings linking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to a rare but severe eye disorder. Youth Mental Health: A new study finds more than 1 in 3 young Australians (16–24) met criteria for anxiety, mood or substance disorders in 2022, up sharply from 2007. Kids Helpline Pressure: Kids Helpline says crisis callouts are at record levels after funding was rejected, with Victoria reporting the highest suicide-related emergency contacts. Sport & Allegations: Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato is accused of testing positive for cocaine after a Sydney speeding stop; Football Australia says it’s monitoring the matter. Energy Transition: Rio Tinto will reduce fossil fuel use at Gladstone alumina refineries by trialling bio pellets under a new five-year deal. Politics: Labor’s national conference backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying but locks in a conscience vote guarantee. Business & Jobs: Ark Energy has secured finance approval for its $1.3b Richmond Valley solar and battery project in NSW. Defence: Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye has been deployed with Australia and US forces in a major Indo-Pacific exercise, highlighting tighter allied air integration.
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