AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSocial Media Policy Watch: New research in the British Medical Journal says Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had limited early impact, with more than 85% of under-16s still using restricted platforms and many reporting inconsistent age checks. Digital Safety & Compliance: The study also found many teens bypass age assurance via their own accounts or shared/alternative accounts, raising questions about how well platforms are meeting “reasonable steps” requirements. Health Tech Regulation: A regulator has ordered health providers to halt pixel tracking, adding pressure on how Australian healthcare networks handle online tracking and privacy. Aged Care Reform Scrutiny: Multiple reports continue to question whether Australia’s aged care reforms are landing as intended, including concerns about prescribing cascades and hidden medication risks for residents. Public Health Threats: Australia is intensifying avian influenza surveillance as H5N1 spreads, with new detections in additional states and ongoing concern for wildlife and broader outbreak risk. Cancer Care: Tennis great Chris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned and she’ll begin chemotherapy, a reminder of the ongoing burden of cancer recurrence and treatment.
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