AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTeen Social Media Ban: A new study says Australia’s under-16 social media ban is failing at the first age-check step, with platforms not requesting proof on test accounts—raising pressure as fines and court threats loom. Online Child Safety: eSafety flags “significant gaps” in how big tech detects child sexual exploitation and abuse, saying the tools exist but aren’t being used. Counter-Terror Court Case: Rayann El Houli’s bail hearing continues in Melbourne after allegations she indoctrinated children with Islamic State propaganda while in Syria. Road Rules: The NRMA urges other states to copy NSW’s move to remove construction speed limits when no workers are present. Telstra Accountability: Telstra has joined a University of Sydney-led AI workforce research consortium, while scrutiny continues after outage fallout. Northern Minerals & National Security: Treasurer Jim Chalmers freezes voting rights of Chinese-linked investors tied to a rare earth project, citing national interest concerns. Sports Injury Update: Junior Wallabies star Treyon Pritchard faces months out after a hip-drop tackle left him with serious leg injuries. Crime & Courts: A man accused of directing firebomb attacks on Melbourne venues faces court over alleged extortion and kidnapping-linked charges.
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