AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGovernance & Integrity: Australia’s auditor has slammed Snowy 2.0 governance, finding “significant deficiencies” in how the $12bn project managed cost overruns and delays, with the operator unable to clearly state further blowouts. Public Accountability: KPMG is headed for a parliamentary grilling after whistleblower allegations that partners accessed confidential client information to win audit work, prompting an independent review and Greens referral to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Tax Policy: Labor has announced further capital gains tax carve-outs after budget backlash, including changes for innovative start-ups and testamentary trust settings—while critics warn the concessions still risk pushing investment offshore. Regional Security: Australia and Papua New Guinea backed efforts to explore a Pacific security pact and reaffirmed commitment to bring the Pukpuk Treaty into force, framing it as broader cooperation beyond defence. Community Risk & Planning: Revised flood maps have flagged almost 20,000 homes in Melbourne’s Banyule and Moonee Valley areas for future flood risk, urging residents to check preparedness. Online Safety & Identity: The debate over social media restrictions for under-16s and digital identity systems continues to intensify, with renewed scrutiny on how government-linked verification could expand surveillance.
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