AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFamily Migration Backlog: A new SBS report puts spotlight on the partner visa backlog, with couples waiting years and Home Affairs data showing about half processed within 17 months and 90% within 30 months, while the $11,710 application fee rises as the queue grows. High Court Challenge: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she’ll take her racial discrimination case against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to the High Court after losing earlier appeals over “piss off back to Pakistan”. Gun Buyback Expansion (ACT): The ACT has signed on to the federal firearms buyback scheme after NSW, with the federal government covering 75% of compensation and administration, following the Bondi mass shooting. Tech Regulation (News Payments): Australia’s new laws push big tech to pay for local news content, adding pressure on platforms like Meta and Google. Justice Staff Wellbeing (Tasmania): Tasmania scraps a specialist justice wellbeing program, with staff warning it will hit morale and safety. International Accountability (WCK Gaza): Australia joins the UK and Canada condemning Israel’s decision to close its criminal probe into the World Central Kitchen convoy killings as “shameful”. Education Governance (ANU): Federal consultation begins on ANU Act reforms to tighten council accountability, representation and appointment processes.
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