Housing & tax reform: Labor’s Greens-backed tax package cleared parliament, locking in changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing from July 2027, including removing the 50% CGT discount and tightening rules that critics say will hit widows and divorcees via “grandfathering” limits. Super & borrowing rules: The deal also closes a loophole allowing SMSFs to borrow to buy residential property, with industry warning it could reshape retirement plans even though the government says SMSF residential lending is a small share of the market. NDIS delay: The NDIS overhaul is pushed back at least eight weeks after Greens agreed to support the tax changes in exchange for amendments and a delay to the NDIS bill. Local government funding pressure: 538 councils have jointly demanded higher federal indexation for Financial Assistance Grants, warning the current funding model forces service cuts or higher rates. AI governance & autonomy: A survey finds many organisations are delegating more to AI than their governance frameworks allow, while Australia’s NBN Co touts TM Forum Level 4 autonomy validation for AI-driven service assurance. Security & extremism: ASIO says the security environment is degrading and warns of rising terror and cyber threats, including plots foiled since Bondi. Public safety & courts: A teen accused of preparing a terror attack was found not guilty in Brisbane. Health & end-of-life care: Poland is considering a law to let hospice patients receive visits from their own pets, aiming to reduce loneliness. Environment & biodiversity: H5N1 bird flu is confirmed in South Australia, raising fears for native wildlife and mass mortality. Rugby governance: Samoa’s Lakapi Sāmoa chair takes a World Rugby Council seat amid a standoff with the Samoan government. Energy transition & industry: Defence acquisition is set to use “spiral development” more often, while Korea Zinc and Australia’s PM deepen critical minerals cooperation.