AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOnline Gambling Reform: Australia is moving to a one-stop opt-out register for online gambling ads, with platforms required to offer opt-out functions from 1 January and the central system to be run by ACMA—details on privacy and how people use it are still unclear. Consumer Safety & Compliance: eSafety has secured a court-enforceable undertaking from Roblox to fix age-estimation and child-safety gaps, including defaulting under-16 accounts to private and restricting unapproved adult contact. Identity & Fraud: ASIC says it has shut down 3,106 crypto scams as AI fraud surges, while an ABC investigation alleges an Israel-based Sapphire Network defrauded 4,000+ Australians of hundreds of millions via fake news and trading sites. Retail & Payments: Mastercard payments were disrupted in Australia after an update, leaving shoppers unable to pay via cards and mobile wallets. Health & Food: A major trial found pre-surgery IV iron for anaemic heart patients cuts transfusions and hospital time; meanwhile, food recalls hit Woolworths shelves over chilli oil concerns. Energy & Homes: Australia’s home battery milestone tops 500,000 installed systems as rooftop solar and storage adoption continues.
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