Housing & Budget politics: New ABS data shows dwelling approvals fell 3.4% in April, with interest-rate effects starting to bite, while Labor argues the housing downturn is overstated. Tax & Parliament clash: The government’s negative gearing and CGT discount overhaul is moving through late-night sittings, but Opposition MPs are pushing for an election, framing the changes as “toxic taxes” and a broken promise. AUKUS oversight fight: Labor MP Ed Husic says Australia needs a “Plan B” after the US-only second-hand submarine shift, as a crowd-funded “people’s inquiry” led by Peter Garrett prepares public hearings. Local services & accountability: NSW ICAC will hold public hearings into University of Wollongong governance and recruitment/work-awarding allegations. Anti-racism push: Submissions to the national racism inquiry describe racism as everyday and normalised, with the committee set to report by September. E-mobility regulation: Queensland watered down its e-scooter/e-bike crackdown after backlash, allowing 12–17 riders under parental supervision and keeping existing footpath speed limits. Elections & representation: One Nation’s David Farley has been sworn into the House of Representatives, leaving the door open to voting against party positions if it best represents his electorate. Solar circularity: A House committee will hear from CSIRO on photovoltaic reuse and recycling barriers and research. Child safety online: Malaysia began enforcing a strict under-16 ban on independent social media accounts using government-backed age checks.