AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoUK Online Safety: Keir Starmer has announced a ban on under-16s using major social media apps (including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X), with enforcement via age checks and extra limits on features like livestreaming; the rules are set to be passed by Christmas and start in spring next year, drawing pushback from platforms warning it could push kids into less-safe spaces. Indo-Pacific Defence: Australia and India agreed to deepen security cooperation, including sea monitoring and a maritime security roadmap, as both focus on stability in key shipping lanes amid China’s growing footprint. Packaging Reform: A resin supply disruption has stabilised but left manufacturers facing higher costs and ongoing sourcing uncertainty, while a new survey shows strong public support for a national plastics recycling plan and mandatory recycled content. ACCC Action: The ACCC has sued Grill’d over alleged greenwashing in its Tree Day Tuesday campaign, saying only a small share of burgers led to the promised $1 donation due to restrictive terms. KPMG Fallout: Reuters reports KPMG’s federal work prospects are worsening after an audit-leak scandal, with new federal contracts down sharply and the government pausing bids until September. Local Courts: Sunshine Coast’s Terella Brewing has been fined $150,000 after a long planning dispute with council. Crime Update: Police have arrested two men in NSW and Victoria as they investigate Dezi Freeman’s movements after he killed two officers last year. Radio Settlement: Kyle Sandilands is close to a settlement with ARN worth up to $15m, potentially ending one major legal fight.
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