Integrity Shake-Up: Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission is in crisis after commissioner Paul Brereton resigned early, with Attorney-General Michelle Rowland calling it a chance for a “reset” and renewed focus on public trust and how the agency operates. Corporate Governance & Whistleblowing: KPMG Australia’s CEO Andrew Yates (and audit head Julian McPherson) resigned after a parliamentary grilling over whistleblower claims and alleged mishandling of confidential client data, with the firm saying its internal response “fell short.” Welfare Automation: A proposed law in Parliament would widen the Social Security Act to let the Ministry of Social Development use AI-driven automated decision-making for benefits, with debate focused on safeguards and whether it speeds up decisions without undermining oversight. Tax Reform Politics: Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced legislation for Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing overhaul, while the Nationals and Coalition pushed for an election, and Treasury’s Jenny Wilkinson faced criticism over whether the changes are really about housing supply or shifting ownership. Public Safety & PFAS: The federal government’s $2bn lawsuit against 3M over PFAS “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam is being framed as a potential catalyst for further action by state fire services. Security & Privacy: ASIO warned MPs and public servants not to discuss sensitive or classified information in vehicles, especially connected cars, amid concerns about electronic eavesdropping.