AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAustralia–Vanuatu Security Pact: Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat signed the revised Nakamal Agreement in Canberra, but chiefs are pushing back over the use of “nakamal” without wider consultation, warning it’s a culturally significant national symbol. Border Security: Vanuatu’s Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Solomon Napuat announced the first National Summit on Border Security and Preparedness for Emerging Drug and HIV Threats in Port Vila on 7–8 July, aiming for a coordinated national response. Regional Oversight: Australia’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has started an inquiry into the Nakamal Agreement, including whether it advances Australia’s security interests in the Pacific. Pacific Capacity Building: Australia’s National Measurement Institute donated fuel measurement trolleys to six Pacific Island nations via the Pacific Islands Forum to improve fair fuel pump testing and protect government revenue. Maritime Skills: Vanuatu’s Jessica Maoh joined the SPC’s “Floating University” on the RV Tangaroa, training early-career Pacific ocean professionals on research and hazard-relevant ocean data. Governance & Justice: A NSW Supreme Court granted the Christian Brothers a national moratorium on abuse claims, pausing cases while a creditor scheme is approved—sparking fresh concern from lawyers for survivors.
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