AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBig Tech & News Bargaining: Meta is pushing back hard on Australia’s proposed “news tax”/bargaining model, calling it “grossly unfair” and alleging it breaches a US free-trade deal. Public Sector Procurement: The Albanese government is reviewing KPMG contracts after a whistleblower-driven data misuse scandal; KPMG says its internal probe “fell short,” while regulators move in. Cybersecurity & Telco: SK Telecom joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, using Claude Mythos to spot software vulnerabilities ahead of attacks, after a major USIM breach. Media & Entertainment: Married at First Sight Australia faces fresh safety scrutiny as a missing producer is reported missing for two weeks, while former cast and experts warn the format can mainstream harmful misogynistic stereotypes. Sports & Comms: EA SPORTS FC brings back the Socceroos with full licensing after a three-year gap, boosting digital fan engagement. Youth Social Media Rules: Indonesia drafts standardized plain packaging for cigarettes/e-cigarettes to curb youth smoking, while multiple countries tighten under-16 social media access—Japan is considering age verification without a blanket ban. Brand/Trade: The Australian Fashion Council and NSW Government launch a major Paris Fashion Week showroom push for up to 15 designers.
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