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Australia to Introduce Age-Based Restrictions for Social Media
The BGA Australia Team led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update to clients on Australia’s age-based restrictions for social media. Context The Australian government announced it will introduce legislation this year to ban social media for those under 16 years of age. The move follows concerns about bullying, sexting, aggression, sexualization among other concerns for young people on the major social media platforms. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has supported age-based … Continue Reading
APEC 2024 in Peru: No Flash but Solid Progress
The BGA Indo-Pacific Team’s Senior Adviser Amb. Larry Greenwood wrote a client update on the …
Taiwan’s 2025 Defense Budget Will Increase, but Percent of Overall Spending Drops
The BGA Taiwan Team, led by Senior Adviser Rupert Hammond-Chambers, wrote a client update on …
Australian Treasurer Visits Washington with an Eye on US Election
The BGA Australia Team led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update to …
Japan’s Ruling Party Loses its Majority in the General Election, Likely Resulting in Period of Political Jockeying
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba saw its seat count …
Indonesian President Prabowo Takes Office, Announces Cabinet
clients on the new cabinet of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Context Significance Implications We will …
Malaysia’s 2025 Budget Maintains Gradual Fiscal Reforms
The BGA Malaysia Team, led by Managing Director Hazree Mohd Turee, wrote an update to …
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