AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybercrime & Ransomware: A new survey says almost two in three Australian firms expect an online attack this year, and 52% admit paying ransoms—despite mandatory reporting rules. Housing & Lending: Interest-only home loans hit an eight-year high (21.2% of commitments), driven largely by investors, while Victoria’s Housing Industry Association urges state leaders to cut red tape and taxes to let builders build more of the homes people want. Privacy & Lawful Access: Canada’s lawful access bill is set for “clarifying” encryption and metadata protections, with tech firms warning against weakening end-to-end security—an issue Australia has been watching closely. Public Safety & Guns: NSW’s firearms registry lacked key intelligence staffing before the Bondi Beach attack, raising concerns about licensing and risk checks. Workplace Safety: Married at First Sight allegations include unsafe practices and non-consensual touching, prompting SafeWork NSW improvement notices. Regional Environment: Central Coast’s Carp to Croc event removed 456 European carp, with catches donated to feed local reptiles. Indo-Pacific Security: The Quad expands maritime surveillance cooperation, bringing India into the intelligence-sharing effort.
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