AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSmart Glasses & Online Safety: Attorney-General Michelle Rowland says Australia won’t ban smart glasses imports, but urges councils and businesses to set rules as privacy and harassment concerns grow. Social Media Regulation: Government is considering algorithm opt-out laws after reports of harmful content reaching teens faster than expected. Housing & Cost Pressure: Insurance Council analysis warns rebuilding costs after disasters are up sharply, likely adding pressure to premiums in flood-prone NSW areas. Flood Response: CSIRO-backed Queensland work finds flood refuge mounds can help livestock survive major floods, with trials set to expand. Travel & Regional Links: Jetstar and Newcastle Airport are bringing back the Newcastle–Hobart direct route with a bigger summer schedule. Markets: ASX is tipped to open lower as oil prices rise on US-Iran tensions and investors weigh a more hawkish rate outlook. Nepal Disaster: Australia is sending humanitarian aid as dozens of Australians remain missing after Himalayan floods. Workplace Safety: New laws are set to introduce workplace personal violence orders, with penalties for breaches.
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