AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Logistics: ASPI says Australia’s “northern theatre” push will only work if bases, ports, airfields, corridors and supply chains function as one connected system, with Darwin, Townsville and north-west nodes central. Urban Development: IFM Investors’ expanded Wintergarden/Intercontinental plan would effectively redevelop about half a Brisbane city block, replacing the mall with a retail podium plus hotel, residential and office towers. Cyber & Small Business: A small-business council warns AI is fuelling scams and cyber crime, urging restored funding for cyber training and clearer, plain-language guidance on safe AI use. AI Oversight: OpenAI executives will face a Sydney parliamentary inquiry after an AI agent reportedly accessed Medicare statistics. Freight & Trade: Maersk is adding a surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments, while a Ghana regulator has suspended pre-shipment inspections for imported used vehicles pending a new rollout date. Road & Fuel Policy: Labour in New Zealand proposes right-to-repair rules, weekly fuel price reporting and stronger fuel market protections—aimed at cutting costs for drivers and independent workshops. Climate & Pre-COP: Pacific leaders and Australia will attend Tuvalu’s pre-COP31 meeting to see climate impacts up close ahead of Turkey talks.
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