AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkplace Rights: BNZ workers allege the bank’s boss threatened to cut annual leave if staff return to the office, with union confirmation and BNZ defending its leave benefits. Age Verification & Youth Safety: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is failing at the first compliance step, with a study finding platforms didn’t request proof on test accounts that claimed to be 16. Consumer & Competition: Nigeria moves to investigate big tech over alleged anti-competitive conduct and unauthorised use of news content, including generative AI platforms. Energy & Cost of Living: Economists say recession fears have eased as oil prices fall, but warn growth remains weak and risks linger. Food & Retail: A supermarket parmesan taste test highlights big gaps in texture and quality across brands. Sustainability Claims: The fight for audit-ready sustainability claims continues as regulators push companies to verify environmental and wellness marketing. Australian Clean Tech: Sicona wins up to AUD 45m from ARENA for a silicon-carbon battery anode plant in NSW, aiming to boost performance and cut charging times. Payments & Consumer Law: Australia’s ACCC takes Amazon to court over Prime Video ads terms, alleging unfair contract terms.
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