AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefence & Security: The Indian Air Force will join Exercise Pitch Black 26 from Monday, with Rafale jets operating alongside C-17 and IL-78 support across RAAF bases Darwin, Tindal and Amberley (20 July–7 August), in a 21-nation, up-to-100-aircraft drill. Politics & Polling: A Newspoll for The Australian shows Labor down to 30% and One Nation up to 30%, with the Coalition rising to 19%—while Angus Taylor’s personal approval slips to -21%. AI & Government Services: Australia moves to tighten rules on AI used for automated government decisions, with new national standards aimed at fairness, accuracy and privacy, plus stronger consumer protections. Privacy Backlash: WA police have launched a real-time facial recognition trial for live arrests, drawing immediate privacy concerns. Community Wellbeing: New data shows “wellbeing poverty” is rising, with the share reporting very low life satisfaction doubling over a decade. Offshore Detention: Asylum seekers on Nauru say they are going hungry despite Australia’s near-$900m offshore detention funding. Health & Safety: The ACCC/authorities’ asbestos play-sand assurances are under fire after claims they relied on a supplier’s assessment without independent verification. Sport (AFL): Ken Hinkley is set to be unveiled as Tasmania Devils’ inaugural AFL head coach. Sport (NRL): The Dolphins stun North Queensland with a 36-16 comeback win, moving to fifth on the ladder.
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