AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRugby League: Australia opened its World Cup defence with a 24–22 win over New Zealand, Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick on debut; Kiwi star Kalyn Ponga left with a suspected broken arm. Jobs and Rates: September unemployment rose to 4.7%, a five-year high, after employment fell — cooling expectations of an interest-rate rise. Online Safety: The federal government introduced its Digital Duty of Care bill, proposing stronger protections for children and a way for users to switch off social media algorithms. Energy: Labor’s gas reservation bill would require exporters to supply part of their production to the domestic market, aiming to improve supply for households and manufacturers. Mining and Jobs: BHP plans to cut about 300 roles in Western Australia as it reshapes its iron ore business. Heritage: A court ruling overturned an Aboriginal heritage order blocking a major gold mine, renewing questions about how cultural authority is handled in project approvals. Pacific Security: Australia will give Fiji long-endurance maritime drones to help monitor its waters and tackle drug trafficking.
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