AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth China Sea: The US, UK, Australia and others have reaffirmed the 2016 Hague arbitration ruling as “final, legally binding and definitive,” rejecting China’s “historic rights” claims and warning against destabilising actions. India-Australia uranium politics: A fresh row has erupted after BJP figures credited Modi for the uranium deal, with Congress pushing back that the groundwork was laid years earlier—amid the latest India-Australia nuclear, defence and critical minerals pacts. Pacific security: Australia has raised concerns with China over a long-range missile test in the Pacific, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy calling it provocative and arguing it strengthens the case for Pacific-led security. Canberra water stakes: An independent panel warns the Upper Murrumbidgee will “likely die” without a major water release boost, urging faster action and noting the ACT’s role in the next steps. Housing rules: A zoning scorecard says most residential land within 20km of capital centres is restricted, while modelling suggests the federal housing target could still drive house prices down sharply if met. WA reshuffle: WA Premier Roger Cook has taken on tourism and defence industries, with transport/infrastructure expanded and new youth housing service BRIGHT opened for tender. Canberra sport: Zahara Temara starred as Canberra’s Raiders thumped the Warriors 42-16 in NRLW.
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