AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has sparked fresh regional security debate, with Australia saying it was notified and Pacific leaders pushing for sovereignty and an “Ocean of Peace” approach. Telstra Reliability: Telstra says a “secondary issue” after its national outage is affecting some calls, including Triple Zero, as the federal minister promises a full investigation. Teen Social Media Law: A new test says Australia’s under-16 social media ban fails at the first age-check hurdle, with platforms relying on profiling rather than asking for age proof. Public Safety & Justice: An Aboriginal Tasmanian activist, Ruth Langford, fights a trespass charge claiming a cultural obligation to protect country. Business & Regulation: ASIC has launched an unprecedented probe into how the big four handle internal complaints, after KPMG’s handling of a whistleblower claim. Housing Pressure: Melbourne rents hit record asking levels, with house and unit prices now at $600 a week. International Spotlight: ICE says an officer was fatally shot during an attempted arrest in Houston, while a lawful Australian resident faces US charges over alleged illegal voting.
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