Parliament Oversight Reset: Australia’s Parliament is moving toward results-based oversight, with senior staff performance contracts and independent evaluations under an Integrated Results-Based Management model—aimed at shifting from activity tracking to measurable impact. AUKUS Public Inquiry: AUKUS critics have pushed for a public inquiry into the deal’s merits and delivery risks, with debate resurfacing around submarine timelines and whether Australia’s role is being treated seriously. Tax Politics, Trans-Tasman Banter: Labor dismissed New Zealand PM Nicola Willis’s capital gains tax criticism as “apples with oranges,” while leaders traded rugby “banter” during Noosa talks—yet the CGT fight remains politically combustible. One Nation’s Momentum: Opposition leader Angus Taylor conceded WA voters have “lost trust” in the Liberals, as both he and Pauline Hanson campaign hard ahead of the next federal election. Health & Work Entitlements: The Health Services Union is pushing for 12 days of paid reproductive health leave to be added to the National Employment Standards, arguing workers are forced to choose between treatment and jobs. Medicare Billing Scrutiny: ABC reporting alleges a private medical imaging provider billed Medicare for non-eligible services, raising compliance concerns for radiologists and subsidiaries. NGO/Community Support: A migrant employment support story highlights tailored mentoring and interest-free loans helping a single mother move from barriers into work. Justice & Accountability: Coverage also flags scrutiny of how inquiries are framed, including criticism that the Christchurch mosque inquiry’s terms narrowed what could be examined.