AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGreens Under Pressure: New leader David Shoebridge faces a turbulent start, with internal disputes, complaints involving senators and disagreements over Ukraine policy testing the party. Tax Debate: The Grattan Institute has proposed lifting the GST to 15 per cent and applying it to all food, using the revenue for tax cuts and higher support payments. Gas Rules: Labor’s plan to reserve up to 20 per cent of major gas exporters’ output for Australian users from 2028 is raising concerns among Asian trading partners. Test Cricket: Rain cut Australia’s second Test against South Africa to 12.2 overs; Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls before play was abandoned, with the hosts 20 for two. Climate at Work: A Curtin survey found 97 per cent of workers believe big companies should act on climate change, but only 14 per cent think their own employer is making good progress. Wildlife Alert: Australia has confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case on Macquarie Island, putting remote wildlife at risk.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
