AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing Pressure in Queensland: Builders warn a contract deadlock is putting the state’s 50,000-home target at risk as costs jump and banks refuse cost-escalation deals, leaving projects on hold. Disaster Relief Fallout: Australia’s disaster relief agency Disaster Relief Australia has been shut down after an internal revolt and alleged fraud, with federal funding not extended. Hospital Safety Transparency: Victorian hospitals’ “not welcome” lists and “code grey/black” removals are sparking concern because paramedics say they can’t access the lists they need to stay safe. Child Safety Online: The UN is pushing for stronger, properly designed protections for children online, as regulators and advocates call for clearer rules. AI and Government Decision-Making: A proposed law would let government use AI to make benefit decisions, drawing criticism over human rights and accountability. PFAS Legal Push: Australia’s record PFAS lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” at defence bases ramps up pressure over toxic cleanup costs. Wombat Management Scrutiny: ACT documents raise questions about how wombat species management plans were drafted, with fears of future lethal control. Brisbane CGT Shock: New modelling shows some long-held Brisbane properties could face major tax hits under proposed capital gains tax changes.
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