AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centre Oversight: A NSW parliamentary committee wants data centres legally required to match their power use with 100% renewable energy hour by hour, saying current rules understate their impact on the grid. Safety in Public Life: SA MP Jayne Stinson says threatening, sexist messages and a suspicious powder were left outside her office; police are investigating. Non-profit Funding: More than 300 community groups are urging Canberra to restore funding for Ask Izzy, a support directory used by people seeking help. Digital Governance: Reddit and advocacy groups are challenging Australia’s under-16 social media ban in the High Court, while officials warn that automated government decisions need safeguards to avoid another Robodebt-style failure. Defence Policy: An independent inquiry has called for Australia to end AUKUS, renewing debate over the pact’s costs and strategic value. Public Trust: The Reserve Bank has acknowledged confidence in its inflation fight is slipping as higher rates squeeze households.
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