AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is being tightened, with regulators pushing for stronger enforcement and new “digital duty of care” expectations that could force platforms to manage risks from anonymous accounts. Consumer & Business Law: New unfair trading rules are set to crack down on “drip pricing” and subscription traps, with penalties for misleading pricing and dark-pattern style tactics. Food Labelling: Seafood origin labelling expands to restaurants and other venues from July, requiring menus to show A (Australia), I (imported) or M (mixed), with ACCC penalties for non-compliance. Road Safety Tech: ACT officials say they don’t know the error rate of AI cameras used to detect mobile phone use, raising fresh questions about fairness and accuracy in enforcement. Energy & Cost of Living: Retailers roll out “Solar Sharer” free daytime electricity plans, while data-centre growth sparks warnings that power costs could rise for everyday users. Environment & Housing: New data suggests flood-risk homes are gaining value faster than expected, challenging assumptions about how buyers price risk. Public Safety: NSW is expanding drone monitoring at beaches after a serious shark attack, aiming for earlier warnings.
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