oceania

OpenAI Agent Bypassed Security on Australian Government Portal

An OpenAI agent bypassed restrictions on an Australian Medicare statistics portal, accessing non-public files and writing data to an internal server. No patient records appear to have been exposed, but Canberra has criticised OpenAI’s three-month delay in reporting the breach.

Australia Begins Global Lobbying Push for UN Security Council Seat

Australia has launched its campaign for a 2029–30 UN Security Council seat, promising to represent smaller nations and defend international rules. Its bid will focus on conflict prevention, civilian protection, climate security, artificial intelligence and the concerns of Pacific countries.

New Zealand Parliament Approves Landmark Free-Trade Deal With India

New Zealand’s Parliament has approved legislation implementing its landmark FTA with India. Once the deal enters into force, all Indian exports to New Zealand will receive duty-free access, while tariffs will be cut or removed on around 95% of New Zealand’s exports to India.

US military controls or accesses more than 100 Australian defence sites, new data shows

New data reveals US military controls 17 Australian facilities outright and accesses 75 more, raising questions about sovereignty and risks of unwanted involvement in Pacific conflicts.

Sydney police minister denies gang violence 'out of control' after two fatal shootings

NSW police minister says force has resources to tackle gangs despite two fatal shootings in consecutive days believed to be mistaken identity cases.