Modern Slavery & Human Rights: IJM Australia is urging stronger action on modern slavery, saying Australia should add a criminal offence to better target exploitation across the Asia-Pacific, including child victims. Federal Governance & Housing Delivery: Housing Australia has cut up to 20 roles in a restructure, as scrutiny grows over whether the Housing Australia Future Fund can meet social and affordable housing targets. Cyber & Consumer Protection: Origin Energy is investigating an alleged cyber breach after a hacker claimed to have accessed and dumped personal details of more than two million customers. AI Governance & Integrity: KPMG Australia’s new CEO, John Sams, has launched an action plan to address “integrity issues”, promising governance and culture changes and engagement with regulators. Public Sector Accountability: Gold Coast City Council’s chief executive has abruptly resigned, after prior criticism over ratepayer-funded travel. Digital Safety Law Reform: France has passed a law banning under-15s from social media accounts from September, with age verification requirements and staged rollout. Community Impact in State Decisions: South Australia has paused the acquisition of the “Wok the Duck” site for a new primary school after community backlash. Security & Counter-Terrorism: Australia’s “Doctor Jihad” case continues to dominate politics after reports he is alive in Iraq, with calls to block any return. International Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Manila, reaffirming Australia’s expanding partnerships amid ASEAN meetings.