AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMushroom Murders: Erin Patterson’s appeal was dismissed, and Victoria’s Court of Appeal removed her 33-year non-parole period, meaning she will spend life in prison for killing three lunch guests. Youth Justice: South Australia’s children’s guardian says 98% of children admitted to Adelaide youth detention in 2025–26 were on remand, not serving sentences; 81 detainees were under 14. The guardian renewed calls to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14. Defence Accountability: A new inquiry summary describes inadequate oversight and an “uncontrolled warrior culture” among Australian special forces in Afghanistan, raising fresh questions about senior commanders’ responsibility. Online Safety: The federal government is advancing digital duty-of-care rules, including a proposed ban on AI chatbots engaging children in “emotional intimacy”; unions are also urging caution over AI use in government and stronger protection for Australians’ data.
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