AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMigration & universities: One Nation’s latest push to slash international student numbers has sparked a warning from Universities Australia that campuses could shut and jobs could be lost, as the plan targets major cuts to student and graduate visa pathways. Justice & civil liberties: NSW Labor’s “adult crime, adult time” package is drawing heavy criticism over expanded police powers and changes that could weaken privacy protections, with Greens warning it goes too far. Online safety for kids: The EU is moving toward an “EU Kids Act” that would set a minimum age for social media, video platforms, AI chatbots and some games, with age checks likely required. Tech & AI governance: AI CEOs are calling for international cooperation to slow development and set safety standards after recent high-profile incidents, while markets watch big spending on data centres and chips. NSW road enforcement: NRMA reports a massive jump in NSW seatbelt fines, driven by AI camera detection, and calls for better public education. Transport infrastructure: A new chief executive has been appointed for Sydney Metro, with Camilla Drover to start in October as major metro projects near delivery. Democracy watch: A global democracy index flags Australia performing strongly while the US hits its lowest levels in decades.
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