AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDefence Industry Grants: Australia’s Defence Industry Development Grants handed out $22m to 60 businesses, backing work across submarines, aerospace, guided weapons, robotics, cyber and advanced materials. Hydrogen Push: Orica has locked in a final investment decision for its 50MW Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, with $432m in government support under the Hydrogen Headstart scheme. Clean Energy & Skills: South Australia’s EV and renewables transition is framed as an economic opportunity, while Cambodia warns its clean-energy workforce needs hands-on training and recognised pathways. Space Salvage: NASA is paying $43m for a mission to capture and boost the Swift Observatory after solar storms have sped up its orbital decay. AI & Chips Diplomacy: India and Japan signed 100+ deals and government pacts on AI, semiconductors, defence tech, clean energy and supply-chain resilience. Health Research: Australian scientists report pregnancy-linked “killer” T-cells may explain natural breast-cancer protection, pointing to future non-pregnancy options. Child Safety Law: The Senate delayed tougher enforcement changes to Australia’s under-16 social media ban, with eSafety powers and higher penalties in focus. Solar Update: Utility-scale solar output climbed year-on-year in June, with construction starts now topping 3GWdc in a calendar year.
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