AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoPNG–Australia Defence Treaty: Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a landmark defence agreement in Brisbane, framed as an “equal partnership” that boosts military cooperation while protecting PNG sovereignty, alongside wider moves on trade, investment and labour mobility. Queensland E-mobility Crackdown: Queensland police have seized 100+ non-compliant e-bikes and scooters and issued 420+ infringement notices in the first fortnight under tougher e-mobility laws. Gambling Harm Reduction Fight (Tasmania): The Tasmanian gaming regulator says new pokies policies will worsen harm for problem gamblers, criticising changes including ATMs and facial recognition tied to self-exclusion. AI and University Integrity: New reporting says AI use is widespread in Australian university assignments, raising questions about how universities should respond beyond detection. Social Media Age Rules (EU): The EU is moving toward phased, supervised access for children, with a legal proposal expected later this year. Digital Identity/Border Tech (Fiji): Fiji’s budget support includes upgrades to immigration systems, including an API-PNR risk tool and more passport capacity. Fuel Prices (SE Qld): RACQ warns of a return to an “unfair” petrol price cycle as the fuel excise discount changes feed into sharper swings at the bowser. South China Sea: 14 nations, including Australia, reaffirm a 2016 ruling rejecting China’s expansive maritime claims, with Beijing pushing back.
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