AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGun reform in NSW: After the Bondi Beach terror attack, NSW will launch a gun buyback from Nov 2, offering compensation of about $450 to $1,000 for most surrendered firearms, with higher-value guns potentially paid up to $10,000. The Commonwealth and NSW will split administration costs, while the federal government funds destruction. NDIS fraud crackdown (SA): An Adelaide man accused of siphoning about $5m from disability funding was arrested at Adelaide Airport and charged with dealing with proceeds of crime and soliciting protected NDIS participant information. EV charging red tape (VIC): In Port Phillip, residents may face nearly $1,000 in fees and limits on where kerbside chargers can be installed and used. Gig worker protections (national): New minimum standards and pay for delivery workers come into force, including a safety-net rate, accident insurance and dispute processes. VAD demand rising (TAS): Tasmania’s voluntary assisted dying scheme is seeing growing use, with first requests up 71% in 2024-25. Defence reform spotlight: The new Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner says her job is to push real accountability, not box-ticking. Corruption probe (NSW): ICAC’s Operation Rosny continues with testimony and claims about political branch-stacking and donations.
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