AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBig Tech & Law: A US federal judge has set a March 2–19, 2027 antitrust trial over Paramount’s proposed $110b merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, with states arguing the deal would make essentials more expensive. Local Governance & Universities: NSW’s ICAC probe into the University of Wollongong (Operation Scandi) has been linked to allegations involving senior figures, after laptops were seized during the investigation. Consumer & Privacy: Kmart’s $89 Anko smart glasses have sold out as critics warn cheap recording tech could be used to film people without consent. Transport Rules: Jetstar will charge for overhead carry-on luggage from February 2027, keeping only a small under-seat bag included. Defence Industry: Aquaterro has won two Soldier Systems contracts worth up to $160m for combat helmets and services supporting Land 300. Justice & Prisons: WA prisoners in overcrowded jails are receiving compensation for sleeping on floors, with payments up to $10.15 a week. Culture & Community: Sydney’s Emperor’s Garden in Chinatown has shut after ATO action, with its famous cream puffs “deflating for now.”
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