AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTerrorism and Political Safety: A Western Australian man has been charged with preparing a terrorist act, while a 22-year-old faces a further terror charge over alleged searches for explosives and military training material. Police are also investigating an alleged online threat against a federal MP. Regional Security: Australia’s Pacific minister says Canberra has made progress in its contest with China for influence, but must deliver on its regional commitments. At ASEAN talks, Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines agreed to expand defence cooperation. Defence: Australia is considering a US-made interceptor system to protect military bases from missile attacks. Defence officials say China’s military build-up is increasing pressure across Southeast Asia. Cyber Threats: Australia’s cyber agency has warned that AI is accelerating attacks and that hostile actors may already be inside networks. Court: Erin Patterson lost her appeal over the deaths of three relatives poisoned with death-cap mushrooms; judges removed her chance of parole, meaning she will spend life in prison.
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