AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConnected-Car Privacy: ASIO warns Australians to avoid confidential conversations in internet-linked vehicles as 95% of cars are expected to be connected by 2035, with experts saying hackers can exploit the data-gathering features. AUKUS Update: Defence officials say the AUKUS submarine switch to three in-service Virginia-class boats was negotiated with the US for at least 18 months, as Labor faces renewed internal pressure over the $368b deal. Teacher Workload Push (NSW): A union-backed poll says 85% of NSW teachers lack enough time to plan lessons, with voters across parties backing calls to double planning time. Media Law Fight: Meta calls the Albanese government’s journalism levy “indefensible,” arguing it would make media dependent on government funding. Plastic Pollution: A new study highlights how “recycled” plastic burned overseas can drive toxic air pollution and health harms. Forced Labour Tariffs: The US proposes new trade tariffs up to 12.5% over forced-labour import claims, including Australia and New Zealand. Women’s Safety in Court: A Sydney Film Festival documentary, Silenced, argues defamation law is being used to silence women and reform legal protections.
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