AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCOP31: Australia’s climate leadership is under scrutiny as Albanese defends the country’s record, while critics say soaring fossil-fuel exports undermine its promises. Queensland Weather: A supercell storm cut power to more than 80,000 homes, as extreme weather and preparedness dominate climate talks. Housing and Inflation: Big-bank chiefs urged government spending cuts to ease inflation, while Westpac said it is financing 30 per cent fewer housing projects than 18 months ago. AI Data Centres: Plans for a major South Australian centre have been paused after community opposition, following the scrapping of a Sydney proposal; developers say early consultation and policy certainty remain challenges. Public Health: Australia is set to run short of Q fever vaccine this week. Cricket Integrity: Pat Cummins is due to respond to Usman Khawaja’s claims about who knew of the 2018 ball-tampering plot, as Cricket Australia rules out a new investigation. Victorian Inquiry: A state agency was rebuked for late and redacted documents, including messages referring to former premier Daniel Andrews’ office. Workers’ Pay: NAB faces a $170 million underpayment scandal, with tens of thousands of workers affected over 14 years.
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