AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Security Council bid: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a seat on the UN’s top security body could help Australia’s cost of living and inflation, as he ramps up lobbying ahead of a 2028 vote. Cyber and national security: Australia’s ASD/ACSC warns North Korean hackers used fake job interviews to compromise IT workers and steal crypto, while a separate report shows a BYD vehicle could be hacked remotely. Workplace safety: A New Zealand report highlights how changes to workplace health and safety laws have followed deadly incidents, with critics warning more deaths could result. Politics and staffing: Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le unite to challenge how parliamentary personal staff are allocated, calling for an independent system. Local governance: Queensland’s Redland City Council faces scrutiny after audits found mismanagement and a vehicle rort involving council cars and allowances. Wildlife and health: Koalas face possible extinction within 20–30 years, and Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as infections surge. Sports: Australia completes a 3-0 ODI whitewash over Zimbabwe, with Nathan Ellis steering the chase.
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