AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRare Earths & Defence: The U.S. is ramping heavy rare earth production, with Australia flagged as part of the push to reduce China’s grip on key materials. AUKUS Subsea Security: Royal Navy divers and hydrographers joined U.S. and Australian teams in Exercise Lanternfish to rehearse protecting undersea infrastructure. Homelessness & Census: Mission Australia says homelessness is worsening and urges people to be counted in the 2026 Census on Aug. 11. Queensland Public Service Row: Allegations claim “gender” language was scrubbed from the Queensland Office for Women website. Bird Flu Watch: Australia’s H5N1 outbreak is expected to last, with warnings after mass wildlife deaths. Fuel & Cost of Living: ABS data shows household spending up 0.8% in June, while fuel excise changes and Middle East tensions keep pressure on prices. Conservation Win: Taronga-led efforts have reintroduced 1,000 Campbell’s keeled glass snails to Norfolk Island after 30 years. Cyber & AI Security: Airlock Digital announced agentic AI control and governance for endpoint security.
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