AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGambling & Media Regulation: Australia’s gambling reforms are moving through parliament with a new online “AdStop” opt-out for betting ads, tighter inducement rules, and a three-year review—plus bans on ads in stadiums/jerseys and tougher enforcement via ACMA take-down powers. Social Platforms & Youth Safety: Meta is removing about 756,000 under-16 accounts in Australia ahead of the teen social media ban, while the U.S. sees a major pushback against Section 230 as thousands of addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok are allowed to proceed. Digital Rights & Policy: France’s top court struck down its under-15 social media ban, and Canada faces likely constitutional challenges to similar plans. MarCom/Tech Moves: Australian Computer Society Victoria is relocating to Docklands, signalling continued investment in industry-facing events and comms spaces. Brand/Commerce: Kmart’s checkout shuffle back to the front is framed as a behavioural play that could change how long shoppers stay and what they buy. Health Messaging: New Zealand guidelines will let GPs diagnose endometriosis clinically, aiming to cut years-long waits.
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