AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Australia is moving into “enforcement mode” on its under-16 social media ban, with plans to double maximum penalties for non-compliance to A$99m and give the eSafety Commissioner stronger powers to demand information from platforms. Officials say tech firms are “dragging their feet” because they want the ban to fail, while researchers warn the law is still being bypassed by many children. Online Justice Transparency: Victoria is reviewing how often suppression orders are used after complaints they’re being applied too frequently, including on mental health grounds—raising open justice concerns. Cost of Living: Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the mid-2026 inflation forecast has been trimmed to 4.25%, as global pressures remain and Treasury targets 2.5% by mid-2027. Property Tax Oversight: Chalmers faced repeated questions on TV about the government’s promised fix to the “widow tax” in capital gains changes, but refused to spell out how it will work in legislation. Public Safety Tech: NSW will spend an extra A$34m to scale up shark-spotting drone patrols across 72 beaches year-round, with AI-enabled trials planned. Disaster Response: Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has climbed to around 1,430, with rescuers still searching for survivors after days of rubble work.
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