Defence exports: Australia has signed a record A$2.5b deal with Canada to export its over-the-horizon radar, with delivery starting July 1 and about 300 technical jobs supported in Australia—aimed at strengthening Arctic surveillance and early warning. Biosecurity: Australia confirmed a second H5N1 bird flu case in Western Australia after a brown skua test, with authorities ramping up surveillance to see whether the virus is “entrenched” in wildlife; officials say poultry systems remain free and there’s no evidence of a wider outbreak yet. Parliament & cost of living: Federal parliament is set for a final push on NDIS and tax reform, with Labor seeking to pass negative gearing and capital gains tax changes before the winter break while negotiating with the Greens on NDIS overhaul timing and scope. Fuel policy: National Cabinet agreed to extend fuel excise relief for another month, with petrol and diesel to get a smaller 16c/litre discount from July 1, while the heavy vehicle road user charge partially returns. Governance & accountability: KPMG Australia admitted confidential Optus information was improperly shared internally during a Telstra audit bid, as a Senate inquiry continues to scrutinise audit conduct and trust in regulators. Local government turmoil: Three South Perth councillors resigned in three days, citing budget and governance dysfunction, leaving the council in instability amid pressure for forced amalgamations. NGO/education oversight: The IEU alleges Redeemer Baptist School classified staff as “volunteers” rather than employees, raising child protection and wage compliance concerns after reporting zero salary expenses despite large government and fee income.