AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Safety: The Albanese government is set to drop ministers’ power to define “serious harm” in its online safety bill after Coalition and Greens objections. The Greens still want stronger protections, including a right to sue platforms, leaving the bill’s path through Parliament uncertain. Liberal Comeback: Monique Ryan says she is “not bothered” by speculation Josh Frydenberg may contest Kooyong again, arguing voters rejected him in 2022 over climate and economic policy. Victoria Election: A Roy Morgan poll puts Labor on track for 40 seats, the Coalition on 31 and One Nation on 11, signalling a tight contest and a surge for minor parties. ATO Backdown: The government has delayed its planned ban on credit-card tax payments until July 2027 after small-business backlash. National Readiness: RSL president Peter Tinley is calling for a legal duty to prepare for major crises, an independent commission and a senior government adviser to coordinate preparedness. Datacentre Scrutiny: Political donations and lobbying by companies behind Australia’s datacentre boom are drawing fresh questions about their access to decision-makers.
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