AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrivacy Overhaul: Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will unveil draft reforms giving Australians a “right to erasure” so people can demand social platforms delete personal data, with extra protections also aimed at AI and smart glasses. Rural Health Access: New Australian Journal of Rural Health pharmacy-density data flags “pharmacy deserts” and calls for more equitable distribution of services, noting inland areas face sharper drops despite misleading nominal density. Smart Glasses Safety: Australia’s eSafety regulator urges smart glasses to automatically blur faces and clearly signal when recording is happening, pushing back on “covert recording” harms. Disaster Tech vs Reality (Nepal): Nepal’s flood response leans on drones, GIS and digital portals, but rescuers still lack specialised gear to reach people trapped in tunnels. Tunnel Rescue Mobilised: India, China and South Korea teams have begun tunnel operations in Rasuwa, with forensics DNA support arriving as missing-person numbers climb. Housing Pressure (Perth): Analysis suggests Perth may only deliver about half the apartments needed for rapid population growth, with supply bottlenecked by costs and pricing limits. AI in Government: The Digital Transformation Agency is inviting SMEs to pitch for the AI Government Showcase 2026 in Canberra, focused on practical adoption in the public service.
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