AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Australia’s eSafety says its under-16 social media ban is already working, with underage account ownership down from 49.7% to 31.3% and 5m+ accounts restricted since the Dec 10, 2025 start, shifting responsibility to platforms (fines up to A$49.5m). Global Policy Spillover: Canada is moving toward a similar under-16 restriction, with a Safe Social Media Act proposal that would require age checks, delete existing under-16 accounts, and force platforms to reduce addictive design features. Consumer Advertising Enforcement: ACCC hits Hismile with a $138,600 penalty after it allegedly used employees as “random” reviewers in misleading social media ads. Sport & Media Tie-ins: The Socceroos open their World Cup campaign vs Turkey in Vancouver with Tony Popovic backing an upset, while FIFA faces backlash over ticketing/attendance claims after empty seats at a match. Public Safety: A woman is seriously injured in a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, prompting closures.
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