AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoAUKUS Undersea Push: UK, US and Australia have agreed to develop “cutting-edge” uncrewed underwater drone tech to protect seabed infrastructure and boost maritime security, with first capabilities expected next year. Gun Reform Stalls: Victoria has rejected federal plans to cap firearm ownership and set up a national buyback after the Bondi Beach massacre, leaving only options like better ASIO-to-police information sharing and a national registry still on the table. PFAS Legal Battle: Australia has launched a $1.4b lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” contamination at defence bases, as the fight over PFAS accountability ramps up. Outback Mercury Scare: Queensland evacuations followed “irresponsible” mercury dumping after vials were found at a town tip, prompting specialist testing across homes and public sites. Bondi Commission Fallout: Australians are watching the Bondi attack response closely as gun-law gaps and information-sharing debates intensify. Community Safety in Canberra: A Civic safety audit says antisocial behaviour and public drinking are concentrated around the Petrie Plaza merry-go-round, undermining the family-friendly precinct. Sport & Culture: Sabalenka restored order at the French Open; Wigan thrashed Hull KR in the Challenge Cup final; and a Pride and Prejudice wave hits Australian stages amid the housing crisis.
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