AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Project Oversight: Snowy Hydro 2.0 could cost up to $25 billion—12 times its original estimate—with completion pushed to late 2029. Ministers cite design immaturity and project complexity. Political Accountability: Independent MP Helen Haines has lost both legs after an alleged vehicle attack. Separately, the Prime Minister’s office faces criticism over a document circulated about her funding requests, intensifying calls for more civil political conduct as threats to MPs rise. Government Contracting: KPMG’s government work is under scrutiny after sensitive Services Australia material was reportedly moved outside a secure system. The agency considered ending the contract; both parties say no data breach occurred. Cybersecurity: Australian government sites were taken offline or patched after critical PHP vulnerabilities prompted a global security response. Western Australia: Parliament passed laws adding Show Day and Easter Saturday as public holidays from 2028.
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