AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoUN Security Council Bid: Australia’s veterans say the country is “unfit” for a prized UN Security Council seat after failing to protect Afghan allies, warning the Albanese government’s handling of at-risk Afghan visa cases undermines its standing. Digital IDs: The NT will offer optional digital driver licences by year-end, touting secure smartphone access while cybersecurity concerns about hacking and surveillance remain in the background. Pacific Diplomacy: The US says it will deepen economic, energy and security ties with Pacific island nations as Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale shifts policy, with Washington pushing private-sector-led growth. AI & Data Centres: Anthropic has signed a long-term deal to use a massive Queensland data centre for Claude, while experts urge Australia to protect copyright as AI investment ramps up. Defence Tech Stocks: Codan shares jump 7.51% on strong defence communications and gold detection demand. Climate & Housing: First Nations housing advocates warn extreme heat is worsening health risks, pointing to $4bn housing failures in the Northern Territory. Queensland Courts: A Palmer-funded class action against QPS over COVID vaccine mandates gains more than 3,100 signatories ahead of a Friday deadline.
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