AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUnder-16 Social Media Crackdown: Meta says it has deactivated about 756,000 suspected under-16 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia as the under-16 ban faces fresh scrutiny in a Senate inquiry, with regulators weighing bigger penalties and stronger powers. Tech vs Government: Google, Meta, TikTok and Snap told lawmakers early figures show most kids still find ways online, but platforms urged caution about judging the ban too soon while eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant signals enforcement action. Mental Health Infrastructure: NSW marks a major construction milestone for the $540m Westmead Centre for Mental Health, with a topping-out ceremony for the ten-storey facility set to consolidate services. Dementia Prevention Push: The federal government is mailing letters to about 340,000 Australians turning 50, urging steps to reduce dementia risk. GST Fight: Anthony Albanese faces pressure over a Productivity Commission GST report calling the WA deal costly and unfair, as WA leaders demand a “fair share.” Sport (Cricket): Ricky Ponting calls for changes to Australia’s batting after Bangladesh’s strong start in the first Test in Darwin. Business & Energy: Rolls-Royce expands Australian naval manufacturing, selecting Melbourne’s Marand Precision Engineering for additional Type 26 gas-turbine acoustic enclosures.
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