AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Rules: The Albanese government is drafting laws to let Australians opt out of social media algorithms, with Labor calling it “user choice” while critics warn it could mute right-wing parties and spark free-speech fights. Sports Business: Cricket Australia has approved the next step toward BBL privatisation, allowing clubs to seek valuations via Raine Group, with any major changes likely from 2027-28. NRL Expansion: The PNG Chiefs land the competition’s richest sponsorship, with Bank South Pacific signing a three-year deal worth about $15m-$20m to back the club ahead of its 2028 entry. Tasmania Policy: A proposed visitor tax on short-stay accommodation has been voted down in Tasmania’s upper house. Health & Safety: A Queensland coroner found a child’s death was most likely linked to severe vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) after restricted eating. Culture & Community: Canberra’s Rebus Theatre is running a free LGBTQIA+ filmmaking program for 12-17 year olds during the October school holidays. International Links: Fiji Airways launches new direct flights between Nadi and Western Sydney from March 2027. Arts: A Canberra artist is bringing an animatronic shark to Cementa26, turning a childhood fear into a public performance.
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