AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoDigital Safety: Google warned a Senate inquiry that the government’s online safety bill could lead to age checks for Gmail, messaging apps and Google Drive, and block under-18s. Liberal senator Sarah Henderson called the proposal a path to mass surveillance; the bill is before a Senate committee. Defence: Australia and the Philippines signed an updated pact to speed up joint military activities, including maritime patrols, as tensions with China persist. The deal comes ahead of a Quad leaders’ meeting in Manila. Gaza: Penny Wong joined counterparts from Canada, Italy and the UK in urging Israel to allow immediate aid into Gaza, where flooding has worsened conditions and 150,000 tents are reportedly held at the border. Climate Diplomacy: Pacific leaders pressed COP31 for faster action and accessible climate finance, while Australia faces criticism over its stance on fossil-fuel phaseout. Pacific Relations: Solomon Islands opposition figures accused their government of using Australian-backed funds for political patronage. The payments came from a Solomon Islands government account, not an Australian one, and appear linked to Canberra’s $35 million budget-support package.
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