AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoDefence & Diplomacy: Australia’s Richard Marles says China’s “low-key” presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue is a missed chance for “strategic reassurance”, as he heads to India for defence talks with Rajnath Singh. PFAS Lawsuit: Australia has launched a record $1.4b (US$2b) Federal Court case against 3M over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam used at 28 defence bases. Finance & Super: APRA tightens licensing conditions for HUB24 Super Fund’s trustee after governance and conflict-of-interest failings; HUB24 must bring in an independent expert to review investment options. Corporate Accountability: KPMG Australia’s CEO Andrew Yates resigns after a whistleblower investigation, with the audit head also stepping down. Sports (Soccer): Cristian Volpato switches allegiance from Italy to Australia and is set to join the Socceroos’ World Cup camp in Los Angeles. Cricket (ODIs): Pakistan and Australia kick off a three-match ODI series in Rawalpindi, with Babar Azam and Shadab Khan recalled for Pakistan. Tech & Safety: EV owners are warned about hacked AI smart chargers that could bypass protections and risk battery damage or fires. Entertainment: BTS announces its 2027 Asia and Australia tour dates, including shows at Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Accor Stadium.
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