AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoYouth Online Safety: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will “stress-test” the under-16 social media ban after new research found limited impact, with plans to strengthen eSafety Commission powers and prepare legal action against platforms. Privacy & Identity: A new debate over “papers, please” age verification highlights how identity checks may not reliably prove citizenship and can raise serious privacy risks for users. Family Policy: Australia expands paid parental leave to six months from 1 July 2026, adding two weeks to the phased rollout and locking in dedicated leave portions for each parent. Governance & Accountability: Councils are demanding fairer federal funding, calling for higher indexation of Financial Assistance Grants as cost pressures force service cuts. Workplace Safety: A WA inquiry chair is pressing Fortescue for answers after a class action alleges decades of sexual harassment at remote worksites. Environment & Biosecurity: Western Australia reports another suspected H5 bird flu case in a migratory petrel, with testing underway and no evidence of mainland transmission so far. Energy Transition: A pilot aims to recover heat from sewage to power pools and schools, turning wastewater into renewable energy.
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