AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoForeign Interference Sentencing: A Sydney court has sentenced marketing executive Alexander Csergo to 3 years 6 months for reckless foreign interference after he compiled reports for Chinese intelligence, with spy chief Mike Burgess calling it an assault on Australia’s sovereignty. Online Safety & Social Media Law: RMIT professor Chris Berg warns the Albanese government’s push to regulate social media and digital platforms could backfire by boosting distrust and populist politics, as the “My Feed, My Way” opt-out plan and digital duty of care framework move through consultation. Aged Care Fees Crackdown: The Albanese government will bar residential aged care providers from charging residents “unreasonable” fees for services they were already receiving for free, aiming to tighten protections after complaints of providers taking advantage. PFAS in Rainwater: An RMIT study found low levels of PFAS in Melbourne rainwater, with PFOS and PFOA below drinking-water guideline values, though researchers say rain can still be a pathway into waterways. Health & Regulation: Calls for tighter sunscreen rules grow after a study found high homosalate levels in 80% of Australian children, with regulators investigating and warning current data doesn’t yet prove harm. Sports: Team USA crushed Hungary 108-56 to reach the FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals, setting tournament records for assists and defensive dominance.
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