High Court Accountability: Australia’s High Court has ruled the Commonwealth can’t claim immunity from compensation for non-citizens held unlawfully in immigration detention, potentially unlocking millions in payouts for the “NZYQ cohort” and others released after the system was found unlawful. Immigration Detention: The ruling follows the NZYQ decision that detention became illegal when removal was not practicable, shifting the legal risk onto the federal government. Justice System: In NSW, the Bondi Beach terror accused Naveed Akram has been formally charged with 19 additional offences, adding to the 59 initial charges as the committal hearing is set for August. Community Services Pay: The Australian Services Union has lodged a historic Fair Work Commission pay claim seeking up to 35% for 300,000 community and disability workers, arguing the sector is undervalued and losing staff. Aged Care Funding: Tasmania’s Bridget Archer says federal cuts to the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care initiative will reduce specialist end-of-life support across 72 facilities. Energy & Housing Governance: A push to expand rooftop solar for apartment dwellers is gaining momentum, but strata and approval bureaucracy still block uptake. Arts & Philanthropy: A federal inquiry hears that remote arts groups struggle to attract private donations due to thin local donor markets and higher delivery costs. Defence Procurement Oversight: A UK parliamentary defence committee says AUKUS is “plodding along” and needs a high-profile reboot as progress on submarines and capability building lags. International Education: India has approved campuses for the University of Bristol, University of York and UNSW, extending foreign higher education under NEP 2020. Civic Recognition: NSW Parliament has moved to urge federal recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides, citing long-standing state resolutions and community support.