AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoMiddle East Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia opposes Israel’s escalation in Lebanon and argues any ceasefire must include Lebanon, while also confirming new sanctions and travel bans tied to settler violence in the West Bank. Minimum Wage Update: The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% rise to the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026, lifting it to $1004.90 a week (and $26.44 an hour), with extra protection for the lowest-paid award workers. Pacific Security Reset: Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale says his government will review the 2022 security pact with China and begin negotiations on a comprehensive treaty with Australia after talks with Anthony Albanese. Fraud Warning: A Stellenbosch woman says scammers impersonating police bullied her into paying $9,999 via a “temporary security check” video call—promising a refund that never arrived. Energy & Jobs Watch: NT officials tout Beetaloo gas as a long-term supply boost, with planning underway for a North-to-East pipeline to connect the resource to the east coast. Royal Court Restraining Order: An Australian man has been banned from approaching Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra for two years after writing a card seeking friendship.
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