AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Meta has deactivated about 756,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia for users it says are under 16, as the under-16 ban bites and penalties loom. Tech & Law: In the US, a federal appeals court cleared the way for thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok to proceed, rejecting arguments that platform protections block the cases. Child Safety Oversight: A Senate inquiry is set to hear from experts and affected platforms about Labor’s changes to Australia’s teen social media ban, with parents pushing for stronger enforcement. Trade & Tariffs: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he made a “productive” call to Donald Trump and asked for an exemption (or no increase) to the 12.5% US tariffs on Australian exports. Water & Wildlife: Kangaroo drownings in a plastic-lined canal near the Riverina town of Nericon have sparked community concern about fencing and escape options. Governance & Integrity: A NSW Catholic schools chief is under investigation by ICAC over claims he hired political allies and let them campaign during work hours. Justice: A former Broome bishop, Christopher Saunders, has been found guilty of sexually abusing young Aboriginal men. Sports: Melbourne’s Steven King has delivered a statement win over Fremantle, putting pressure on AFL coach-of-the-year rival Justin Longmuir.
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