AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBird Flu Watch: Australia has confirmed H5 bird flu in a second state, with cases in Western Australia and a suspected third in South Australia, while officials say there’s no sign yet of spread to poultry or a high human health risk. ASIO & Iran Threats: ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the current terror threat level may underestimate the danger, warning of Iran-linked antisemitic attacks and possible further plots. Inflation & Rates: Australia’s May inflation cooled more than expected, but underlying “trimmed mean” inflation rose, keeping pressure on the RBA to stay cautious on interest rates. Maritime Skills: A sea-time support scheme backed by the government will place 49 trainees and cadets into qualifying placements to tackle Australia’s seafarer shortage. Trade & Food Security: Indonesia delivered 47,250 tonnes of urea to Australia, boosting Indo-Pacific fertilizer cooperation aimed at stabilising food supplies. Tech & Fraud: Experian partners with Resistant AI to bring document fraud detection to Australia and New Zealand as GenAI scams grow. Business & Markets: Maersk has confirmed Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific regional manager. Sports: North Melbourne dominates the AFLW squad for the historic Ireland clash, while Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign continues amid injury concerns.
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