AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBiosecurity & Wildlife: Australia’s first mainland H5N1 bird flu detection in WA (a sick brown skua near Esperance) has triggered urgent calls for stronger local response plans as experts warn the strain could devastate wildlife and poultry if it spreads. Public Health & Regulation: A major UNSW-led review says nicotine e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, adding pressure on regulators to tighten vaping rules. Housing & Planning: NSW is moving toward faster supply with a planned modular housing manufacturing hub, while polling suggests many Australians are even comfortable with a fall in house prices amid federal tax changes aimed at helping young buyers. Tax & Small Business: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor calls the government’s capital gains tax carve-outs for start-ups “half-arsed,” arguing the reform is failing to deliver. Cost of Living: The federal fuel excise cut is extended another month (halving the discount), as government tries to cushion households from oil-price volatility. Governance & Accountability: The Church of England has apologised for its role in forced adoptions via “mother and baby homes,” renewing scrutiny of institutional responsibility. Road Safety: WA has rolled out new school-zone speed cameras in high-risk areas to improve compliance around schools.
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