AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore detention costs: Australia’s federal budget shows offshore detention spending jumping to $971.6m in 2025/26 (from $580.7m the year before), with $14.35bn spent since 2012—while a separate skills-assessment boost totals $85.2m, and asylum support under SRSS stays at $44 a day. Nauru identity politics: Nauru’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” setting up a referendum to shed what leaders call a colonial-era label. Nauru energy push: Nauru also signed an MoU for an 18MW solar + 40MWh battery plan to cut diesel dependence. Regional economy watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing, forecasting 2.8% in 2026, as fuel, debt, and shocks bite. Security diplomacy: Australia and Fiji are moving toward the Vuvale Union security deal, while Australia’s aid to the Pacific faces real-term squeeze.
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