AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCrypto Tax Scrutiny: Chartered Accountants ANZ is urging Australians holding crypto, NFTs and other digital assets to understand tax rules as the ATO ramps up focus on digital-asset transactions, warning that “disposal” can trigger tax even when you swap coins, convert to fiat or use crypto to buy goods. AI in Schools: NSW has ordered a review into AI use in classrooms, with a push to consider a moratorium on unsupervised take-home assessments to protect the integrity of the HSC. Digital Asset Crackdown: AUSTRAC has suspended Cryptolink’s Bitcoin ATM registration for three months over “ongoing concerns” including basic reporting failures. Public Safety & Crime: Police closed a NSW homicide probe after “human remains” in a suitcase were found to be a lifelike sex doll. Regional Politics & Policy: South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas launched a state royal commission into AI risks and opportunities, aiming for a final report by July 1, 2027. International Links: Vietnam’s top leader Tô Lâm begins a high-level state visit to Australia and New Zealand, with deals expected across education, health, tech, defence and security. Workplace Rights: Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner says foreign-flagged cruise ships should get stronger protections and be treated on par with Australian workers.
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