AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSocial Media Crackdown: Australia will double the maximum penalty for tech firms that fail to enforce the under-16 ban, lifting the cap to A$99m, while eSafety gets stronger powers to demand proof of compliance from platforms. Policy Reality Check: New research says the ban is being widely bypassed, with 85% of NSW teens still using social media and many evading checks with fake details. Crime: Two Samoan men have been charged over Australia’s record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine seizure worth about A$816m, found in hidden bunkers in shipping containers near Londonderry, NSW. Justice Abroad: An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, faces murder charges in Thailand after a 17-year-old girl’s body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks; he denies the charges and claims self-defence. Health & Community: Late cancer researcher Richard Scolyer will be honoured with a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House on 13 July. First Nations Culture: Artist Billy Bain is reclaiming Aboriginal space on Sydney’s northern beaches ahead of a solo show at the AGNSW. Sport (Women’s T20 WC): Australia and India clash at Lord’s with semi-final spots on the line. Trade: China has introduced a 55% tariff safeguard quota on Australian beef imports for the rest of 2026, tightening pressure on exporters.
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