Parliamentary Standards: A federal inquiry will scrutinise behavioural codes for MPs, senators and public servants, after MPs and staff faced fresh criticism over workplace conduct. Online Safety & Big Tech: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned senators who blocked changes to the under-16 social media ban, while a Five Eyes warning says AI is accelerating cyber risk and sovereignty concerns. Child Safety on Social Platforms: X told a royal commission survey it sees “none” of the harmful content categories as needing restriction for children, despite the government pushing stronger eSafety powers. Governance & Accountability: A corruption watchdog report into Victorian firefighter union negotiations will stay secret after a Supreme Court challenge failed. KPMG Shake-up: Greens criticised KPMG’s board reshaping after a parliamentary committee published an email involving whistleblower and Senate contact disputes. Public Health: NSW reported its first suspected H5 bird flu case on the east coast after a giant petrel tested positive for H5, with authorities urging no panic buying. Economy & Housing: New research suggests many Australians doubt they can pass property wealth to children as negative gearing and capital gains tax settings are overhauled. Road Safety: West Australian first responders warn school-holiday traffic could push road deaths to the highest level in nearly 20 years.