AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Duty of Care: Labor has released draft “my feed, my way” rules for social media and other digital services, letting Australians opt out of algorithmic feeds while platforms must proactively reduce harmful content for adults and protect under-18s, with major fines flagged if they don’t comply. Consumer Confidence & Housing: ASX sentiment stayed fragile as oil pushed inflation worries and a new housing warning hit; separate reporting said Australian home values fell $34b in the June quarter, with NSW and Victoria hardest hit. Crypto Crackdown: AUSTRAC cancelled, suspended or refused renewal of 45 crypto and remittance registrations over scams and money-laundering risks, including GetCoins. Product & Retail Moves: iRobot launched its Roomba Max 875 Combo with a new seal-based carpet cleaning approach; at IFA, EZVIZ previewed new smart home security options for apartments and Dreame showed next-gen robot vacuums and home tech. Food & Health: Rapid Nutrition reported a 227.5% revenue jump after acquiring HealthShop+ hubs, while Bubs Australia secured permanent FDA approval for infant formula sales in the US. Tobacco Policy Debate: Commentary criticised Coalition/One Nation plans to slash tobacco excise as unlikely to curb organised crime, warning of public health costs.
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