AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Crackdown: Meta says it has deactivated about 756,000 Australian Facebook and Instagram accounts it believes belong to users under 16, as Australia’s strict teen ban ramps up enforcement and regulators weigh possible legal action. Housing & Economy: The RBA says falling home prices are tightening financial conditions, with values down sharply in recent months as higher rates and tax changes bite. Wildlife Under Threat: Bird flu fears are escalating, with reports warning native birds and even mammals face high risk, including Tasmania’s first H5N1 case in a migratory seabird. Big Industry Lifeline: Australia and NSW have finalised a $2.5b deal to secure the Tomago aluminium smelter, including renewable power plans and major investment to keep it running past 2029. Politics & Identity: Foreign Minister Penny Wong attacks One Nation’s “monoculture” push as a threat to national security, arguing diversity underpins Australia’s resilience. Gig Work Pay: New rules set a world-leading minimum hourly rate and injury insurance for delivery gig workers. Defence Tech: Australia and the UK deepen radar cooperation under AUKUS, backing AESA radar capability. Education Inclusion: Australia’s MoES releases new teacher guidance to better support students with disabilities in the classroom.
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