AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Security Council Bid: PM Anthony Albanese says Australia’s 2029-30 UN Security Council seat could help with cost of living and inflation, as lobbying ramps up ahead of the UN General Assembly. Diplomatic Appointment: Albanese names Siobhan McKenna, Lachlan Murdoch’s former top lieutenant, as Australia’s next consul-general in New York. Online Safety & Big Tech: Apple’s Tim Cook praises Australia’s social media curbs as “world-leading” after talks with Albanese on child safety and AI regulation. Cybercrime: Australia’s cyber watchdogs warn of North Korean-linked “WaterPlum” scams using AI face swaps to target IT workers worldwide, with $10.7m moved in crypto. Cost-of-Living Payments: From Oct 1, Australia bans card payment surcharges, aiming for clearer “what you see is what you pay” pricing. Sport—Cricket: Josh Inglis’ 103 and Nathan Ellis’ unbeaten 36 seal a dramatic one-wicket win over Zimbabwe and a 3-0 ODI sweep. Sport—Basketball: BNZ Breakers open the NBL season with a 91-81 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
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