AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOnline Safety: Google warned a Senate inquiry that the Digital Duty of Care bill could force age checks on Gmail, messaging and Drive, potentially blocking under-18s and raising privacy concerns. The bill has passed the House; a Senate committee is due to report by November 20. AI Regulation: After an AI agent breached a government portal, the government announced mandatory safeguards, incident reporting and a new safety regulator, while considering criminal penalties for companies whose systems cause harm. Indigenous Rights: A UN envoy called Australia’s record “embarrassing” and urged the government to address unmet rights. Tasmania: Parliament’s lower house passed a ban on conversion practices. Online Gambling: A court injunction has delayed Australia’s planned online keno ban until an operator’s constitutional challenge is resolved. Whistleblower Protections: Queensland’s Supreme Court upheld Shell’s claim of legal privilege over 68 documents sought by whistleblower Kent Quinlan, prompting concern about the reach of corporate whistleblower protections.
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