AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCitizenship Rules: Australia’s Home Affairs has spelt out what happens if foreigners fail the citizenship test (rights and visa status stay intact, follow-up tests are scheduled) and what applicants must do at the test venue (arrive early, identity checks, photo capture, then the computer-based test). Social Media Regulation: France’s top court has blocked a ban on social media for children under 15, citing freedom of expression and privacy concerns, and ordering the government to rework the law. Public Sector Integrity: A parliamentary probe into KPMG Australia heard claims of “many, many more” whistleblower reports, with allegations that confidential client data was shared to win work. Community Safety & Services: RNZ will cut about 25–30 jobs after further government funding reductions, while a new telco ombudsman report highlights how regional Australians face unreliable connectivity, longer fixes and higher risks when services fail. Youth Online Safety: Meta says it has removed about 750,000 under-16 Instagram/Facebook accounts in Australia as enforcement of the youth social media ban ramps up. Housing Pressure: Queensland rent data shows sharp post-budget increases, with most markets recording higher rents over the past year.
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