AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCOP31 Pressure: Anthony Albanese defended Australia’s climate record as critics urged faster action and Pacific nations pressed for more support. AI Oversight: The government is moving towards mandatory safety rules and a new regulator for frontier AI after a breach raised concerns. Budget Scrutiny: Only four ministers have saved more than they spent this financial year; the government is looking for savings ahead of December’s budget update. Research Deal: Australia signed an agreement to join the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, opening major research opportunities. Child Safety: A national database to track working-with-children check holders’ criminal histories is expanding, but full operation across jurisdictions is not expected until 2028. Visa Policy: Immigration Minister Tony Burke is considering changes to backpacker visa caps after pushback from farming and hospitality industries.
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