AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBondi fallout in Victoria: Victoria has rejected a recommendation to cap gun ownership at four firearms, saying it’s “not convinced that caps are the way to go,” while still backing tougher licensing rules, national background checks, and stronger penalties for trafficking after the Bondi terror attack. Fire safety rules: New smoke alarm requirements are coming for Queensland homes and insurers are warning non-compliance could affect claims. Financial watchdogs on tech: ASIC says it’s cutting red tape and wants regulation to focus on accountability rather than micromanaging specific technologies, as it flags conduct risks in AI-driven insurance. TPD pressure on insurers: APRA and ASIC warn total and permanent disability cover is under strain, especially from complex mental-health claims, and regulators want decisive action. Online safety and misconduct: Regulators are pushing industry to tackle TPD and other challenges, while Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog faces upheaval after its founding commissioner resigned. Court and crime: A jury will visit the rural home where a former RAAF pilot is accused of killing his wife and staging it as a lawnmower accident. International: APRA is also stepping up supervision amid global turmoil, and Bangladesh’s Eid holiday rush has been hit by a deadly cargo truck crash.
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