AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSocial Media Crackdown: Australia is pushing ahead with laws to strengthen the under-16 social media ban, with Communications Minister Anika Wells urging parliament to pass Labor’s bill this week after a Senate inquiry recommended it proceed, while a separate draft “digital duty of care” would let users opt out of recommender algorithms and force platforms to manage risks. Organised Crime Tools: NSW is set to introduce new interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders and offences targeting online platforms used to arrange serious criminal activity, plus tougher penalties for gang-related murder conspiracy. Remote Housing Upgrade: Labor governments say 343 homes in remote South Australian First Nations communities are getting insulation upgrades to improve energy efficiency and climate resilience, with First Nations workers involved. Product Labelling Reform: New Zealand is moving to digital product labelling with real-time updates and aligning over-the-counter medicine labels with Australia to cut compliance costs. Sanctions Overhaul: Australia’s sanctions laws are being overhauled to streamline and modernise the framework, with reforms progressing through multiple bills and updated rules.
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