AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAUKUS & Defence Industry: Australia is moving ahead with AUKUS submarine support, with Leidos’ Gibbs and Cox picked to help design a contingency dry dock for Virginia-class subs, aimed at emergency repairs and sustainment work in WA. Online Safety & Terror Content: Australia’s eSafety regulator has taken Telegram to court over alleged failures to remove pro-terrorist material, with the platform facing major legal pressure. Cyber Security Burden: Cyber leaders warn system administrators are now on the frontline of identity and access security as cloud, AI and hybrid work expand attack surfaces, with Australia flagged as a top phishing target. Fuel Security & Cost Pressure: Shell’s profit more than doubled to $9.84b as Middle East conflict lifted energy prices, while Australia’s fuel-tax relief changes keep cost-of-living concerns front and centre. Food & Weather Risks: El Niño fears are back in focus, with analysts split on whether the threat to agriculture and inflation is being overstated. Governance & Democracy: The governor-general warns of a “growing catastrophe” in public understanding of Australia’s constitutional system, as attacks on institutions undermine civic engagement.
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