AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDemocratic Trust: A new McKinnon Index finds trust in federal and state politicians has fallen, with fewer than half of Australians saying the political system gives people like them a say. Budget Pressure: The government says it cannot promise net savings in its budget update as inflation and a likely rate rise sharpen scrutiny of its economic management. Public Service Pay: The Community and Public Sector Union has rejected the government’s 9% pay offer; nearly 90% of members who took part in its poll opposed the deal. Rights and Safety: NSW Parliament has begun hearings on a proposed Human Rights Act, backed by more than 150 community and legal organisations. Meanwhile, a new armed police unit has started high-visibility patrols after the Bondi attack, prompting concerns about the use of military-style rifles in public spaces. NSW’s gun buyback has also begun, with more than 2,400 firearms registered for surrender.
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