AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAssisted Dying: The Northern Territory has become the last Australian jurisdiction to legalise voluntary assisted dying after a late conscience vote, but the new rules still come with tight access limits. Teen Social Media Regulation: The NT’s VAD move lands alongside fresh pressure on social platforms, after Meta’s US $18bn child-safety settlement reignited calls for stronger age controls and “addictive features” limits for under-16s. AI and Policing: Experts warn Australia’s growing use of AI surveillance in policing could erode civil liberties, pointing to trials like facial recognition scanning pedestrians. Sport Integrity: The federal government has introduced a bill to criminalise match-fixing, with penalties up to 10 years. Local Politics: One Nation’s push is set for a test in WA’s Secret Harbour by-election, with the party hoping to turn frustration into seats. Community & Consumer Safety: Regulators overseas are warning about “squishy” toy hazards, while Australia faces its own weed problem as polygala spreads via retail sales.
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