AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security: China’s nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile test has landed near Nauru, with Taiwan tracking the full path and Australia refusing to disclose where it hit or how it protested—while Albanese and Solomon Islands leaders warn the move could destabilise the region and fuel nuclear proliferation. Defence Deals: The timing of the launch is now under scrutiny, with sources suggesting Beijing may have brought it forward to coincide with Australia’s Fiji defence agreement, as Australia also reveals previously secret missile defence live-fire at Woomera. Oceans & Mining Rules: The High Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental impact assessment measures, raising alarms for seabed protection as the International Seabed Authority drafts a mining code. Nauru Health: Nauru’s health chief is urging the public to act against dengue. Banaba Resources: Banaba mining plans shift as Rabi leaders say Australia is “out of the picture,” with feasibility work now pursued via Kiribati and Nauru. Regional Labour Mobility: Tuvalu’s labour migration policy marks a decade since its National Labour Migration Policy, with pathways now centred on seasonal work and longer-term schemes.
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