AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Pathways: Australia’s Socceroos are mapping out how to reach the knockout stage from Group D, with assistant coach Hayden Foxe saying they’ve done the work to be ready no matter where they finish after the Paraguay match. Human Rights Law: Australia remains the only major democracy without a national human rights act, and a fresh push is back on the agenda after a parliamentary committee report and an Andrew Wilkie private member’s bill, though the Albanese government is moving cautiously. Courtroom Rights: A court ruled video footage of alleged threats by Sydney hospital workers can’t be used as evidence in their case. Robodebt Fallout: Australia’s biggest class action settlement has been approved, with about 125,000 claimants set to share $475m over unlawful Robodebt debt collection. Cybersecurity Funding: The Internet Society Foundation opened applications for its Common Good Cyber Fund to back nonprofits strengthening civil-society cybersecurity. Culture & Community: Guinness crowned Canberra town crier Joseph McGrail-Bateup the world’s loudest person after a 122.4dB shout. International Perceptions: A Lowy poll says more than half of Australians now see China as more important than the US, with economic ties outweighing security concerns.
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