AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild social media crackdown: The Albanese government’s push to strengthen Australia’s under-16 social media ban is delayed in the Senate, with critics warning tech firms could destroy compliance records while the eSafety Commissioner’s powers are debated. Local democracy row in Queensland: Brisbane councillors’ access to information is being narrowed under new council rules, sparking claims it’s an “attack on democracy” and limiting how broadly they can scrutinise the city’s LNP administration. Court case in WA: A doctor accused of child sexual offences allegedly communicated online with a self-described “paedophile vigilante” account, which the court heard was not police. AFL and violence against women: Nicky Winmar’s statue is set to be removed from Perth’s Optus Stadium after he was convicted of assaulting a woman in northern Victoria. Politics in Victoria: Moira Deeming’s bid to be de-selected is paused after she launched Supreme Court action, delaying Liberal Party internal moves. Gambling reform fight: Labor’s gambling advertising reform bill faces pushback as it heads through parliament, with opponents saying it doesn’t go far enough. World Cup focus: Australia plays Egypt in the Round of 32, with the winner to face Argentina or Cape Verde next. ASX update: Markets are set to rise at the open after softer US jobs data, with banking stocks helping the local index recover from earlier weakness.
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