AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Security: Australia will provide Fiji with Australian-made sea drones that can stay at sea for more than 180 days, boosting surveillance against drug trafficking and organised crime. The vessels are expected in early 2027. Energy: Victoria has approved a 1.5GW wind farm near Warracknabeal, planned to power about 1.2 million homes and include two 300MW batteries. Economy: Australian employment fell in September and unemployment reached 4.7%, a five-year high, reducing expectations of an imminent Reserve Bank rate rise. Sport: Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 in a thrilling Rugby League World Cup opener, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring three tries. New Zealand star Kalyn Ponga left with a suspected broken arm. Cricket: South Africa recalled Matthew Breetzke and dropped Tristan Stubbs for Sunday’s second Test after Australia’s 214-run win; Kagiso Rabada is expected to return. Food and tourism: Eleven South Australian restaurants have received Australia’s first Michelin stars. Separately, an advocacy group says government records show kangaroo meat exports failed food-safety tests; the industry’s handling of the results is under scrutiny. Digital assets: ASIC has proposed tougher rules for crypto exchanges and custodians ahead of a licensing regime due to begin in 2027.
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