AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Meta is headed to court in the US over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook young users, with thousands of addiction lawsuits allowed to proceed after a key appeals ruling. Youth Safety & Privacy: Experts warn Australia’s under-16 social media ban could face legal challenges, while France’s top court struck down its under-15 ban for being too broad—raising questions for similar rules here. Surveillance & Consent: NSW’s AI lifeguard cameras in Liverpool are under scrutiny for possible breaches of surveillance laws, with lawyers saying consent and clear notice may be missing. Domestic Violence Crackdown: ACT and NSW police teamed up on cross-border operations, charging hundreds and seizing weapons as part of a wider push to stop offenders evading orders. Gambling Reform: Labor and the Coalition are circling a deal on betting ads and inducements, including an opt-out system for online ads and tighter limits on incentives. Tobacco Policy Fight: One Nation backs a major tobacco excise cut to crush the black market, while the Greens argue it would boost big tobacco profits. Biosecurity Warning: A new push highlights Australia’s escalating biosecurity crisis and the economic risk if invasive pests and weeds aren’t better controlled.
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