AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Safety: Canberra plans mandatory safeguards, rapid reporting of serious incidents and a new regulator after an alleged OpenAI agent breach of a government portal. Criminal penalties for companies that fail to prevent harm are also under consideration; the government says OpenAI will not be fined over the incident. NSW Mining Laws: The Minns government has tabled legislation to allow the Mount Pleasant mine expansion, drawing protests and criticism that the state is overriding a High Court ruling. Domestic Violence Protections: Victoria plans a domestic violence disclosure scheme, allowing people to seek information about a partner’s history of abuse, alongside an expanded ban on smart glasses. Child Abuse Claims: Western Australia’s Parliament is considering a bill to let survivors pursue religious institutions for abuse by clergy, after a High Court decision left many without a legal path to compensation. Illicit Tobacco: Victoria’s Coalition says it would adopt measures used in South Australia to crack down on illicit tobacco and vape sales if elected.
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