AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTeal politics shake-up: Independent MP Zali Steggall is expected to launch a “teal party” after months of secret talks, arguing independents need party structure to stay relevant as One Nation reshapes the crossbench. Biosecurity and agriculture: Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu cases in WA wild seabirds (brown skua and northern giant petrel), prompting expanded surveillance and a full lockdown across Inghams’ WA operations despite no commercial poultry detections. Regulation backlash: AHPRA faces a backlash from 1,400+ health workers over adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, with critics warning it could chill lawful advocacy. Defence industry: Australia signed a record $2.5bn Over-the-Horizon Radar deal with Canada for Arctic early warning, a major boost for defence exports and jobs. Canberra governance: A parliamentary inquiry will hear from Northern Territory and Kimberley councils on local government funding pressures and service delivery gaps. Finance risk planning: APRA has written to insurers, banks and super funds demanding stronger readiness for geopolitical shocks, not just awareness.
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