AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Weather Watch for Queensland: Storms could roll in across southern Queensland over the long weekend, with more unsettled, possibly severe conditions later into next week. Online Child Safety Crackdown: Australia’s eSafety regulator says gaming platforms including Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and Steam must strengthen protections for children, flagging gaps in how age checks and harmful content controls work. Test Cricket Shock: Nic Maddinson returns to Australia’s Test squad for South Africa after beating testicular cancer. Earthquake Hits Victoria: A magnitude 4.8 quake near Leongatha rattled Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria early Saturday; no major damage reported. Student Visa Changes From Oct 2: New rules aim to stop “visa hopping” and “permanently temporary” migration, tightening course-transfer and onshore pathways. El Niño Cost Warning: Commonwealth Bank analysis warns strengthening El Niño could shave about $13b from the economy over two years. Diplomatic Security Move: Australia closes its Brazil embassy and suspends consular services temporarily ahead of the election. Child Safety Gaps on Gaming: The regulator also highlights platform risks beyond games, including how children can be exposed to harmful material. RBA Rate Pressure: The cash rate lift to a 15-year high is adding to household strain, with cost-of-living tipping-point concerns rising.
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