AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPrivatisation Backlash: A fresh wave of criticism follows Telstra’s outage, with letters arguing privatising essential services puts profit ahead of reliability and leaves fragile systems exposed. Digital Divide: A new report highlights how internet access can be treated like a luxury, with countries where basic connectivity is priced out for ordinary people. Pacific Security & Nuclear Anxiety: Pacific leaders and analysts denounced China’s nuclear-capable missile test, calling it a threat to the “blue continent” and raising fresh questions about regional safety and transparency. Fiji-Australia Defence Shift: Australia’s growing Pacific charm offensive continues, with a new Fiji-Australia defence alliance reframing the security map as Canberra seeks to limit China’s influence. Public Media & Language: A Q&A with Don Muña of PBS Guam spotlights public broadcasting’s role in protecting culture and history, and how language transmission is making a comeback. Regional Governance Roundup: PACNEWS coverage flags Fiji’s debate over military immunity, plus climate, health, fisheries, and other Pacific community updates.
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