AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelstra Outage Fallout: Australia’s telco disruption is still rippling through transport and emergency services, with regulators investigating a secondary fault that left some users unable to reach triple zero; reports also describe welfare checks and delayed help for vulnerable people, including an elderly woman left frightened after a fall. Health Burden Snapshot: A new AIHW report says chronic and mental conditions are increasingly shaping Australians’ health, with 61% living with at least one long-term condition and dementia now the leading cause of death. Primary Care Data Gap: AIHW flags a major blind spot in national health data, saying primary care encounters haven’t been captured consistently, and pilots show harmonising general practice data is possible but complex. Digital Risk in Health: Regulators report record data breach notifications, with health providers the most affected sector, pointing to cyber attacks and vendor security gaps. Policy & Accountability: KPMG Australia leadership resignations renew scrutiny of audit governance and whistle-blower handling. Public Media Oversight: Australia’s antisemitism envoy urges an external oversight committee for ABC and SBS Israel coverage, while broadcasters defend their processes.
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