AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFreebirth inquest: A Melbourne coronial hearing into the death of wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke says emergency care was delayed because her “birth keeper” would call an ambulance only if consent was given, raising wider questions about freebirths without medical professionals. Child safety in schools: A former Gippsland high school PE teacher, William “Rob” Gilfillan, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years with no parole for historical sexual offences against students. Pacific education leadership: Samoa is hosting the Pacific Education Council gathering and Core Executive meeting, with Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt stressing investment in teachers, training pathways, and literacy/numeracy gains. Ocean protection policy: Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu backs stronger regional ocean stewardship, pointing to the new BBNJ framework and Vanuatu’s Oceans Ministry and National Oceans Act. Vanuatu Pride debate: Groovy Banana co-founder Gaelle Meheut calls for respectful dialogue after backlash to a Pride Month Facebook post offering free shoots to LGBTQ couples. Indigenous voices on seabed mining: A week of coverage highlights Indigenous opposition to deep-sea mining, framing the ocean as cultural and sovereign, not just mineral ground.
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