AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAUKUS Scrutiny: A public inquiry led by Peter Garrett is set to examine whether Australia’s $368bn nuclear submarine pact is in the national interest, as the plan shifts to receiving three used US Virginia-class boats and Australia still lacks a permanent nuclear waste site. Indigenous Rights in Court: Three appeals judges reserved their decision on whether activist Robbie Thorpe can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people, with Thorpe warning he may take the case to the ICC. Economy Watch: Australia’s GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in Q1 2026, with net trade dragging growth and mining exports hit by weather disruptions. Trade Tensions: The US proposes a 12.5% tariff on Australia after an investigation alleged failures to enforce a ban on forced-labour imports; the government is seeking clarification. Cricket: Pat Cummins hinted he may skip IPL 2027 to manage workload ahead of Tests, the Ashes and the ODI World Cup. Sports & Culture: Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI to level the series 1-1, and the 73rd Sydney Film Festival opened with the documentary Silenced.
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