AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNDIS Overhaul: Crossbenchers and Greens say Labor’s NDIS changes go “too far, too fast”, warning of blunt cuts and major impacts on budgets for hundreds of thousands of participants. Tech Giants & Teen Ban: Meta, TikTok and others told a Senate inquiry they’re struggling to know how many children remain online, as lawmakers push tougher penalties and expanded powers for the eSafety regulator. GST Fight: WA Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti hit back at a Productivity Commission interim report calling the 2018 GST deal a “mistake”, warning any change could cost WA billions and threaten funding for services. Heavy Vehicle Reform: The Productivity Commission backs reforms to speed up zero-emission freight, including higher mass allowances and easing barriers—while noting road wear and curfew issues could spark political fights. Foreign Policy & Right-Wing Rise: Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns One Nation’s “resurgent” right-wing agenda could leave Australia “lonely in a dangerous world” and harm standing in Asia. Trade Talks: Albanese says he asked Trump for tariff relief/exemption after the 12.5% US tariffs began. KPMG Whistleblower Probe: A Canberra parliamentary inquiry continues grilling former KPMG partners amid claims of broader misconduct and mishandling of whistleblower complaints. Aviation Safety: A Sydney Airport near-miss reporting row continues as ATSB investigates and Airservices disputes notification thresholds. VAD in NT: A CLP backbencher says he’ll move amendments to his party’s voluntary assisted dying bill to align with “best practice”. Social Policy: A former One Nation candidate apologised after homophobic comments resurfaced, saying he repeated claims from social media.
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