Royal Commission Push on Racism: Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe backed calls for a national royal commission into racism affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, citing evidence of systemic harm raised at a parliamentary inquiry and at Garma Festival. Census Privacy: The ABS says 2026 Census names and addresses are confidential, cannot be shared with police or other agencies, and are destroyed after processing. Migration and Citizenship: A para taekwondo athlete was fast-tracked to Australian citizenship ahead of LA 2028, while Hongkongers say the Census ancestry coding still forces “Hongkonger” to be recorded as “Chinese.” NSW Corruption Watch: An ICAC hearing heard tapped phone-call context involving fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and the brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet. Gambling Harm Reforms: Pressure is growing for tougher federal gambling rules, especially around inducements, after Senate inquiry allegations. Housing Delivery Accountability: NSW regulator scrutiny and a court-linked dispute show how developers can try to scale back affordable housing commitments early. Workplace Policy: Victoria’s new premier will keep WFH laws with minor concessions for employers. Public Safety Programs: National standards for men’s behaviour change programs are being discussed to tighten risk assessments and support access.