AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData Centres & Energy Rules: Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says Anthropic has signed for its first Australian data centre at the Western Downs Digital Park, with new national laws expected to set minimum water and energy standards and reduce community impacts. Social Media Safety: The EU is moving to ban social media for kids under 13, allow only supervised “mini accounts” for 13-15, and require “safe design” for 15-18—following Australia’s earlier under-16 ban. Child Protection & Online Harm: A teacher’s bid to avoid prison over alleged abuse of students includes claims bipolar disorder drove “hypersexuality”, while broader debate continues over whether age bans or platform accountability better protect children. Local Law & Alcohol Delivery: South Australia has passed tougher alcohol delivery rules after a domestic violence inquiry, ending 24-hour delivery and adding a mandatory two-hour cooling-off period. Mining & Permits: A West Nusa Tenggara lawmaker questions Chinese nationals working at an Sumbawa mine after a landslide, citing incomplete licensing and safety concerns. Strategic Autonomy: A US delegation raised the Port of Darwin lease with senior ministers, with critics warning it could hurt Australia’s reputation and strategic independence.
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