AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndigenous Affairs & Rights: NT independent MP Yiŋiya Guyula quit parliament, accusing the CLP government of passing laws that are “dehumanising, oppressing and destroying” communities, with Aboriginal people treated as a “political football.” Racism & Social Cohesion: Marcia Langton told a royal commission she was abused and labelled a “zio” over support for Jewish Australians, and alleged NT police kicked in her hotel door after her work on deaths in custody. Politics: Liberal senator Paul Scarr says gambling reforms are “fatally flawed” and will back amendments from David Pocock. Public Safety: AFP officers allegedly downplayed threats to undercover cops to reduce compensation costs. Health & Environment: Bird flu is creating an animal-welfare crunch as vets turn away birds; Tasmania reports more H5 detections on King Island. Culture & Community: Tasmania has made Easter Sunday a public holiday. Arts & Music: ARIA Awards set for Nov 18 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, with nominations due Sept 24. STEM & Opportunity: CSIRO launches a $1.5m scholarship program to boost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM talent. Sports: Josh Papali’i announces retirement from the NRL after a one-club Canberra career.
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