AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBackpacker visa backlash: Australia’s National Farmers’ Federation says new Home Affairs limits could leave growers short of workers in peak harvest periods, rejecting claims farmers “prefer to abuse and exploit backpackers” and warning of higher food prices if staffing gaps hit. Rural doctor fears: In the first federal seat won by One Nation, overseas-trained GPs in Finley warn Labor’s migration “circus” could worsen doctor deserts as net overseas migration targets fall. Student-family crackdown: Labor’s overhaul also targets international students’ ability to bring family and tightens pathways, with concerns it will hit regional services and workforce planning. Travel disruption watch: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports faced major delays after an e-gate outage forced manual processing. Wildlife and nature: A catch-and-kill order has been issued after a great white shark attack killed a swimmer off Perth’s Sorrento Beach, while Norfolk Island researchers highlight super-sized tiger sharks and a proposed marine sanctuary expansion. Fiji travel-linked resilience: Fiji secured a US$210m ADB package and is seeking Australian expertise for mining and land reforms, supporting tourism and disaster preparedness.
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