Shark Safety vs Culling: A woman was critically injured in a shark attack off Sydney’s Coogee Beach, prompting 24-hour beach closures and a review of drone curbs so rescuers can monitor for sharks; NSW says “nothing is off the table,” including shark nets from September 1, while calls for culling resurface. NDIS Reform Fight: Health Minister Mark Butler defends Labor’s push to pass contentious NDIS changes early, arguing state objections are “posturing” as up to 160,000 participants face transfer to state-run supports. Migration-Housing Tension: Immigration Minister Tony Burke warns against dramatic intake cuts, saying immigration is needed for workers and doctors and that net migration has already been cut by 45%. Data Centres and the Grid: Data centre operators argue their power needs can accelerate Australia’s energy transition, as government considers new obligations amid community and crossbench scrutiny. WA Judicial Oversight: WA moves to create an independent Judicial Commission to investigate complaints about judges’ and magistrates’ behaviour and capacity, aiming to boost public confidence. Workplace Relations—Ichthys LNG: An Australian tribunal rejected Inpex’s bid to stop an LNG strike, keeping bargaining in place while a loading ban continues. Governance Watch—KPMG: Australia’s KPMG scandal continues to drive calls for stronger accountability and scrutiny of audit conduct. Health Policy Progress: Australia’s lung cancer screening program has reached nearly 100,000 high-risk people in its first year, with early detection results reported.