AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Safety: Google warned a Senate inquiry that the government’s online safety bill could lead to age checks for Gmail, messaging and file storage, raising concerns about privacy and access for under-18s. Tech Resilience: Microsoft apologised after a global outage disrupted Outlook and Teams for about 24 hours, with Australian government agencies and businesses among those affected. Climate Pressure: At COP31, Australia faced criticism for avoiding a clear commitment to move away from fossil fuels, as Pacific advocates called for stronger climate action. Local Environment: A campaign by Sydney residents helped halt plans for a data centre near the Cooks River, amid concerns about its energy and water demands. Indigenous Rights: A UN envoy called Australia’s Indigenous rights record “embarrassing” and warned that government policies risk creating a new Stolen Generation.
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