AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNSW Data Centres: NSW will fast-track assessments for new data centres within 75 days if builders meet “world-class” energy, water and environmental standards, plus community consultation and infrastructure contributions. NDIS Crackdown: Labor’s NDIS reforms are moving through parliament as the Quality and Standards Commission reports a record quarter of bans and provider revocations targeting “shonks and grifters”. Gun Laws in NSW: NSW is preparing for the biggest firearms buyback in decades after the Bondi Beach attack, with up to 274,000 registered guns expected to be surrendered from November. FOI Failures: A review finds many federal agencies are missing FOI disclosure-log deadlines, limiting public access to government information. Deepfake Scams: ASIC warns AI deepfakes are driving a sharp rise in investment scams, including fake celebrity and politician endorsements. Social Media Safety: In the US, an appeals court lets thousands of lawsuits against Meta and TikTok over alleged harms to minors proceed. Measles Warning: A new study estimates 1.7 million Australians lack enough measles immunity, raising outbreak risk as imported cases rise. Pacific Unity Test: An expert warns foreign interference can quietly erode Pacific cohesion, after a Pacific Islands Forum push for a joint response to a missile incident failed.
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