AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Violence: Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after surgery, following an alleged deliberate attack outside her Wangaratta office. Witnesses say the driver made a U-turn, hit her, reversed and struck her again. A 43-year-old man is in custody as a joint counterterrorism team investigates; the motive is unknown. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm as ministers warn threats against politicians are rising, with 1,067 reports recorded last financial year. Radicalisation Inquiry: Parliament’s intelligence and security committee begins public hearings on Wednesday, examining politically motivated violence, online extremism and platforms’ responsibilities. Gambling Ads: The media regulator has issued guidance on a ban, starting January 2027, on celebrities, athletes and influencers appearing in gambling ads across television, social media and other platforms. Pacific Relations: Australian ministers meet their Papua New Guinea counterparts in Port Moresby to advance the Pukpuk Treaty, the countries’ new alliance.
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