AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Copyright Crackdown: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled “Australian Standards for AI” plus an Office of AI, promising stronger copyright protections for creators (including musicians) and new rules for large AI data centres. Data Centre Guardrails: The government will require operators to cover the cost of new power generation and limit water use, but the rules won’t apply to projects already under construction. Local Industry Pushback: WA musicians say their songs are being stolen for AI training, while industry groups back protections but warn against overregulation. Spotify AI Moderation: Spotify says it’s removing “spammy” and low-effort AI tracks from recommendations and is rolling out AI credits and artist verification. Artist Funding & Access: Perth violin prodigy Ellie Malonzo, 16, launched a tax-deductible fundraiser to study at London’s Guildhall. Live Music & Scene Pressure: Sydney queer venue Divine Playhouse shut after protests and a landlord breach notice. Tour News: Louis Tomlinson added Philippine dates and will return to Australia later in 2026; Paleface Swiss announced a huge 2027 Australian return. Music Workers’ Rights: A crackdown on unpaid superannuation for performers has hit the Newcastle Hunter Jazz Festival, spotlighting long-running gaps for musicians.
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