AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAlgorithm Opt-Out Push: Australia moves to require social media platforms to let users switch off personalised recommendation feeds, but the key “default setting” question is still unresolved as draft “digital duty of care” laws head to Parliament. Digital Duty of Care Debate: Greens call for stronger, clearer AI oversight and a dedicated AI minister, while critics warn broad ministerial powers could drift into speech control. NT Data Centre Disclosure Row: Northern Territory deputy chief minister Gerard Maley promoted a $40b data centre deal while a sister-in-law role at the beneficiary company raises fresh transparency questions. Cybercrime Guidance: Australia’s cyber authority and partners issue an advisory on crypters—tools used to help malware evade detection. Retinal Rules Hit Beauty Market: New retinal regulatory requirements are disrupting imports and forcing businesses to navigate higher compliance steps. Wildlife & Community: Gippsland launches a “Get the Veg Edge” campaign to lift vegetable intake. Justice Watch: A High Court challenge by the White Australia Party Inc argues hate-group blacklisting breaches political communication protections. Wildfire Update: The Hagen Fire grows to 61,396 acres with 56% containment.
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