AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Prices & Policy: Labor says a fuel excise cut could return as Middle East tensions push petrol and diesel higher again, with the government stressing any relief would be temporary and not a response to every daily oil move. Energy Security: Australia has delayed its domestic gas reservation scheme to 1 January 2028, easing the “reserve up to 20%” requirement and shaping it annually to avoid forecast shortfalls. Gas Politics: One Nation faces fresh backlash after shelving support for gas reservation in favour of a policy seen as benefiting Gina Rinehart-linked interests. Planning & Transport: A Curtin plan review flags shortcomings in planning processes, arguing social infrastructure and traffic impacts weren’t properly considered before approvals. Mental Health & Rights: A campaign group says Dr Thomas Szasz’s anti–involuntary hospitalization message is now reflected in UN human-rights doctrine. Health Trends: Gonorrhoea and infectious syphilis notifications have risen more than 50% over a decade, with experts warning of a concerning jump among women. Homelessness Crisis (Qld): A homeless man was shot with a Taser after a move-on order during a kite festival clearance, reigniting calls for better mental health handling. Climate: Record ocean heat over 100 days is driving marine heatwaves with knock-on impacts for ecosystems and fishing.
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