AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Copyright: PM Anthony Albanese says Australia will draft laws to regulate AI and protect creatives, promising “strongest possible protection” and banning companies from using Australian books, music, art or news to train AI without author control. Data Centres & Energy: The same push includes national rules for data centres to source clean power, limit water use, and cover connection costs—plus a new Office of AI to coordinate oversight. Cybersecurity: Partnered Health, running 57 clinics, confirms a cyberattack that stole sensitive medical records and personal details from at least 16 locations. NDIS Reform Impact: Internal documents suggest almost 145,000 Australians receiving autism support could lose NDIS access by the end of the decade under eligibility changes. Public Safety: NSW expands shark-spotting drones to 70 beaches after a great white attack, using AI and “listening stations” to alert swimmers. Economy & Jobs: KPMG Australia plans major job cuts amid restructuring, while house prices cool and buyers seek firmer valuations. Energy Projects: RWE’s Theodore wind farm gets federal approval, clearing the way for construction planning.
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