AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOnline Safety Law: Malaysia has started enforcing rules banning children under 16 from opening social media accounts, requiring age checks via official ID (MyKad/passport/MyDigital ID) and setting penalties for platforms that don’t comply. Competition Reform: Australia’s ACCC-backed change to competition law will let rivals coordinate faster during national emergencies, with exemptions triggered by a government emergency declaration or exceptional circumstances. Insurance Regulation: APRA has outlined proposed 2026-27 levies to fund prudential supervision, while the industry faces scrutiny over claims and product sustainability, including APRA’s “no immediate plans” stance on stepping in on TPD products. Consumer Watchdog: The financial complaints ombudsman ordered Hannover Life Re to refund a man after unfair funeral cover sales and aggressive premium-chasing. Housing Pressure: New data shows dwelling values flat nationally in May, with declines in Sydney and Melbourne as rates and affordability bite. Big Build & Integrity: Victoria’s anti-corruption reforms are again in the spotlight amid claims of delays and “cover-up” concerns. Brisbane 2032: Work has begun at Victoria Park for the Olympic stadium, with Traditional Owners protesting impacts to sacred “healing waters.” Border Crackdown: Australian Border Force seized about 34kg of cocaine hidden in a luxury bus on a Fremantle ro-ro.
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