AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSocial Media Rules: The EU is set to unveil proposals to curb addictive features for minors, with Australia already banning social media for under-16s (though teens are said to be bypassing it) and California tightening access for minors. Workplace & Pay: A proposed 32-hour workweek would reduce the standard threshold from 40 to 32 hours over four years, with overtime pay and protections for total pay and benefits. Digital Detox in Schools: The ACT is updating its student technology policy and weighing limits on classroom screen time, after calls for a “digital detox” linked to falling literacy and numeracy. Mining Law: Queensland’s new mining objections reforms would narrow who can challenge projects and shift decisions away from automatic court referrals, drawing criticism that it weakens independent scrutiny. AI + Copyright: Labor is considering an “opt-out” approach for AI training using Australian copyrighted work unless creators refuse, sparking outrage from artists and crossbenchers. Crime & Drugs: Fiji police investigate missing cocaine exhibits from the Suva High Court. Local Road Safety: WA police in Manjimup are handing out $20 vouchers to drivers who blow zero during September.
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