AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Industry: Australia is ramping up sovereign artillery and munitions, with the domestically produced AS9 Huntsman firing 155mm rounds at Puckapunyal, while Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions moves to manufacture M795 and a new forging capability is set for Maryborough, Queensland. Energy & Jobs: Inpex is seeking urgent orders from the Fair Work Commission to halt protected industrial action at Ichthys LNG, as unions escalate pay and conditions disputes that could hit about 10% of Australia’s LNG supply. Politics & Costings: One Nation’s defence plan would add an estimated $400b over four years and may require tax rises, major cuts and even conscription, as preference talks with the Liberals heat up. Local Economy: Barbeques Galore will shut 62 company stores from June 16, putting 500 jobs at risk after a rescue bid failed. Environment & Law: The Albanese government is suing 3M over PFAS “forever chemicals” used at 28 military bases, arguing Jersey’s 2004 deal can’t block Australia’s action. Community: Bindoon’s Town and Tourism Precinct gets a boost after Chittering secured federal planning funding.
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