AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Travel Safety: Australians heading to Europe for Christmas, especially via Middle East hubs, are being warned to review travel insurance because conflict-linked airspace closures can trigger sudden flight cancellations and disruption that may not be covered. Regional Victoria Tourism: Echuca has been named Victoria’s Top Tourism Town for 2026, with the award spotlighting the town’s end-to-end visitor offering and local collaboration. Last-Minute Holidays: Cruise demand is rising for short-notice getaways, with bookings up year-on-year for sailings departing within three months. Aviation Disruption: Mount Etna ash has extended flight suspensions at Catania airport in Sicily through early Saturday, with passengers urged to check flight status before travelling. Policy & Accessibility: NDIS reforms are set to pass federal parliament despite opposition, with critics warning the changes go “too far, too fast” and could remove many participants. Sustainable Freight: A Productivity Commission report says allowing more heavy-duty electric trucks could lift the economy by up to $2.7b a year, but some proposals may be contentious.
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