AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Violence: Independent MP Helen Haines remains critically ill after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta office in an alleged deliberate attack. A 43-year-old man is in custody, and counter-terrorism officers are investigating; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the motive is unknown. Gambling Ads: Australia’s media regulator has issued guidance on a ban, starting January 2027, on celebrities, athletes and influencers appearing in gambling ads or promotions. Conservation: Nearly 400,000 hectares in Queensland’s Gulf Country and Cape York are set to become protected parks, though ranger numbers are yet to be decided. Cost of Living: Charities say poverty in Canberra has reached its highest level in 25 years, with one in seven residents affected, and are calling for higher welfare and more public housing. Cricket: Scott Boland took four wickets as South Africa slumped to 97 for five against Australia in the rain-hit second Test. Music and AI: Publishers say songs by Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave have been used to train AI without permission or payment, and warn against weakening copyright protections.
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