AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoUK Social Media Ban: Keir Starmer’s plan to block under-16s from major platforms (Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and more) is drawing global attention, with MPs and publishers backing it while experts warn it won’t be a “silver bullet” and could push teens toward riskier corners online. Local Media & Safety Angle: Australia’s already-in-place under-16 restrictions are being used as the model, but debate is heating up around enforcement, VPN workarounds, and whether messaging apps like WhatsApp should be treated differently. Regulation Meets Tech: Signal and other tech voices are warning that age-gating and scanning proposals could become surveillance-by-stealth, while privacy and child-safety advocates argue for “safety by design” instead of blanket bans. Crypto Court Ruling: Australia’s High Court unanimously backed ASIC in the Block Earner case, saying the discontinued fixed-yield crypto product required an Australian financial services licence. Energy Industrial Relations: Unions reached a deal with Inpex to end Ichthys LNG strike action, restarting cargo loading after missed shipments. MarCom/Entertainment: TEG (Ticketek) appoints Amy Mackie as managing director, ticketing, expanding oversight across Australia, NZ, Asia and the UK. Sports Media Buzz: The Socceroos lean into underdog status ahead of the USA clash as prediction markets heavily favour co-hosts.
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