AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlgorithm Opt-Out Fight: Australia’s proposed “off switch” for social media feeds is back in the spotlight as lawmakers push for user choice over engagement-driven ranking, with Meta’s Instagram boss warning chronological feeds can feel “overwhelmed.” Big Tech Accountability: The debate is heating up globally too, with the EU weighing restrictions for children online and Meta facing fresh scrutiny after reports it ran hundreds of child sexual abuse material ads. Media & Politics: The ABC and the Guardian accuse One Nation of censorship after being barred from press conferences, while Liberal MP Scott Buchholz calls out online trolls and urges people to “check in” on the authors of abuse. Defence & MarCom Adjacent: Australia commits A$2.4bn to AIR 6500 to modernise air battle management, and Boresight lands a major US Army drone-target training order—both underscoring how defence tech and communications systems are converging. Local Safety: A $7.2m Port Lincoln intersection upgrade targets safer crossings and smoother freight movement.
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