Carbon Offsets Fight: NSW revenue from a controversial “Improved Native Forest Management” carbon method is projected to rise by about $100m to $1.6bn over 15 years, but the method is stalled in the Senate ahead of a Sept. 15 disallowance vote—sparking pressure on The Nationals and highlighting how One Nation-aligned electorates could benefit. Nepal Flood Response: Two more Australians have been found safe after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, bringing the missing total down to 36; Australia is ramping up search support with a 15-person DART team and AFP victim identification specialists as the death toll tops 1,200. Pacific Defence Deal Scrutiny: Parliamentarians are questioning what Fiji will “give in return” for Australia’s $1.5bn defence commitment under the Veitacini Treaty, with concerns about independence and whether Australia is already funding Fiji ministries. Private Health Insurance: States are preparing for a showdown over federal plans to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65+, warning it could push more patients into public hospitals. Clean Energy Rules: Solar Citizens says plug-in solar kits could cut bills for renters and apartment dwellers, but current regulations still make using them illegal—leaving millions unable to benefit. ASIC-KPMG Leak Fallout: ASIC is set for parliamentary questioning over its handling of the KPMG audit leaks scandal as markets react to softer US rate expectations.