AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOscar Spotlight: Australia has picked Filipino-Australian thriller-drama “First Light” as its 2027 Oscars entry for Best International Feature, with Ruby Ruiz starring as a nun confronting institutional ethics. Online Safety & Big Tech: California signed new child-focused social media laws, while Australia’s own debate keeps shifting toward platform accountability and an “opt-out” from personalised algorithms. Privacy vs Surveillance Tech: Councils are moving to ban smart glasses in leisure centres and playgrounds amid fears of secret filming, as federal privacy reform discussions drag on. Media, Marketing & Culture: Sydney Sweeney’s “Just Sports” ad for Novig—shot in Australia—sparks attention for its near-nude styling, while Disney+ and other streamers keep leaning into major ad spend moments. Defence & Geopolitics: Australia is accelerating integration with the US military posture, raising fresh questions about how quickly the region is being prepared for conflict. Transport Disruption: Airservices says staff shortages have driven about one flight cancellation every three days, with Sydney a key pressure point. Sports & Brand Power: The NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia at the MCG delivered a 49ers 27-7 win and a celebrity-heavy spectacle, including the Jonas Brothers’ halftime show.
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