AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Tensions: The US says it is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for “safe passage,” after fresh exchanges of fire raised fears of wider disruption to global oil flows. Defence & Drills: Planning is underway for Talisman Sabre 2027, with Australia set to expand the major military exercise by adding 24 partner nations. RAAF Patrols: Operation Gateway’s first 2026 rotation is complete, with P-8A Poseidons running maritime patrols from Malaysia’s Butterworth base. Cyber Safety: Australia’s eSafety watchdog reports “significant gaps” in how major tech platforms handle sextortion and child sexual exploitation, with complaints rising. Hospital Security: WA police and health authorities are investigating a Kalgoorlie Health Campus incident where security guards restrained a patient by the throat during a “code black,” with both guards stood down. Tech & Energy: Hancock Prospecting has backed Lumitron with $50m to commercialise advanced X-ray imaging for mining and healthcare. Business & Borders: Australia is moving to digital arrival cards for international travellers, replacing paper options. Arts: Sam Neill, the “Jurassic Park” star, has died at 78.
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