AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoAUKUS & Defence: The US has set up a new Navy support unit at HMAS Stirling in WA, NSA Stirling, to back upcoming AUKUS submarine rotations. Biosecurity: Australia seized more than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches from a breeder near Bathurst, NSW, including Madagascar hissing roaches, in the biggest bust of its kind. Middle East Sanctions: Australia joined UK, Canada, France, Norway and NZ in coordinated sanctions targeting networks and individuals accused of financing or enabling West Bank settler violence, with France also banning Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering. Superannuation: ASIC says many super funds are mishandling death benefit claims, leaving families waiting years and repeatedly re-providing proof. Cost of Living & Risk: Allianz warns winter is a “roulette” season as Aussies delay home upkeep, driving higher insurance claims for storm damage and break-ins. Business/Tech: Meridian Group and HPE struck a global GreenLake service provider deal covering the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Australia.
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