Gun Law & Public Safety: NSW will start Australia’s biggest gun buyback in nearly 30 years on November 2, with two phases and compensation for firearms affected by new ownership limits after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre; the plan estimates up to 274,000 guns removed, while Queensland and others criticise the value-for-money and One Nation and NSW Opposition leaders argue it unfairly targets law-abiding owners. Migration & Visas: The federal government has confirmed working holiday visa processing is being slowed, with Home Affairs pointing to the Pacific workers’ scheme as the intended labour pathway as political pressure grows to reduce net migration. Superannuation: Victorian public servants face reduced super contributions after state payroll changes tied to “Payday Super” calculations, hitting staff who salary sacrifice into benefits like car leases. Climate Governance: Australia’s A$20m Fiji COP31 pre-summit bill is sparking Canberra politics, with the Opposition saying taxpayers shouldn’t fund it amid cost-of-living strain. Energy & Industry Support: Renewables and batteries are pushing prices down, but executives warn the grid remains fragile as coal exits accelerate; separately, governments keep backing major aluminium smelters with large subsidies. Tech & Regulation: Meta is under fire for illegal gambling ads in Australia, with claims the regulator can’t act due to a loophole.