AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Safety & Social Media: A fresh push argues the “ban” should target adults, not kids, as debate heats up over how to protect children online while keeping adults accountable. Tech Regulation: Hope is building for tougher AI and social media rules in Australia, with big-tech facing renewed pressure to deliver real safeguards. Nepal Floods (Consular Update): Australian consular officials have located Sydney woman Cara Severino, 26, after she made contact with family; 41 Australians remain missing as the disaster toll climbs. Health (Primary Prevention): World-first STAREE trial results show atorvastatin cuts major cardiovascular events by 30% in healthy adults aged 70+ without known disease, though it didn’t clearly improve disability-free survival. Consumer Safety: Experts warn cheap online electrical goods are a “ticking time bomb,” with most failing Australian safety standards. Northern Territory Justice: Federal funding backs NAAJA throughcare programs to help people transition out of the justice system and reduce reoffending. Energy & Solar Policy: Pressure mounts to make “balcony solar” legal in Australia, following UK moves to allow plug-in panels.
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