NDIS/Disability: Queensland families fear a gap as the state won’t sign up to the new “Thriving Kids” autism replacement for the NDIS, raising timing and eligibility concerns as parliament debates the overhaul. Aged Care Governance: After a Four Corners investigation into aged-care decision-making, Health Minister Mark Butler argues the “Independent Assessment Tool” was recommended by the royal commission, while critics say the government’s secret scoring algorithm is being conflated with clinician questionnaires. Parliament & Policy Process: A push for four-year parliamentary terms resurfaces as reformers argue the current cycle leaves only one “real” budget for major change—while referendums remain off the table. Social Cohesion: The antisemitism and social cohesion royal commission hears from community groups and academics stressing early, practical connection-building to prevent bias. Local Services Access: Victoria’s Royal Melbourne Hospital restricts specialist clinic access by catchment after a surge in patients seeking shorter waits, prompting warnings of a “postcode lottery.” Tech & Consumer Protection: Australia’s new news-levy regime for big tech continues to land, alongside ongoing scrutiny of how digital systems affect real people. International/Legal: Spain and others condemn Israel’s E1 settlement tenders as illegal under international law, urging withdrawal.