AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoViolence in Queensland: Police say a 17-year-old was allegedly tortured, zip-tied, wrapped in plastic and left tied to a tree in bushland near Townsville, with investigators linking nine people to the attack. Assisted dying rules under pressure: Doctors in Adelaide are calling for voluntary assisted dying to be opened up to telehealth, arguing outdated laws force unnecessary delays. Housing affordability in Victoria: A Productivity Commission finding that it now takes about 11 years to save a home deposit is reigniting calls to cut red tape and speed up approvals. Smart-glasses privacy debate: Australia’s privacy watchdog warns new laws may be needed as Kmart’s smart glasses spark fears of covert recording, while experts debate what consent should look like. Health warning for toddlers: Queensland specialists say too much cow’s milk can drive iron deficiency anaemia in young children, calling it a “hidden health crisis.” Migration plan signals no cut: Labor will keep net overseas migration at 225,000 a year while reshaping the system to better match housing and services. Data-centre storage push: Vanadium flow batteries are gaining attention as AI drives more energy demand, with projects in WA. Scam alert: ANZ staff describe how scammers push elderly customers to withdraw cash immediately, using confusion and fear to beat bank checks.
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