AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUnder-16 Social Media Crackdown: Australia is doubling the maximum penalty for tech firms that don’t comply with the under-16 ban to A$99m, and is pushing new laws to strengthen eSafety’s enforcement powers, including forcing platforms and third parties to hand over compliance documents. Olympic Cricket Pathway: The ICC and IOC have confirmed how cricket qualifies for LA28, with an inaugural ICC Olympics Qualifier in 2027 and early women’s berths already going to Australia, England (GB), India and South Africa. Bank Lending Rules: APRA is proposing lower risk weights for unrated mid-market borrowers and easing thresholds for construction lending, aiming to support cheaper finance for stronger businesses and more home building. Telecoms Deal: BT and Verizon are combining their international operations in a new joint venture worth about US$4bn. Major Crime Update: Australian man Simon Peter Carman has been charged over the alleged murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase. Markets & Geopolitics: Sentiment is steadier after a US-Iran truce pause, helping lift risk appetite and easing oil fears.
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