Parliamentary Accountability: A federal Parliamentary Finance Committee is set to scrutinise a disputed public payment after a reported USD 2.5m transfer was diverted following an alleged cyber security breach, with Treasury’s account and senior finance officials expected to explain safeguards and controls. Lobbying & Conflicts: Fresh pressure is building on the Albanese government over tougher lobbying rules and cooling-off periods after revelations about ministerial staff moving into lobbying roles, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Political Integrity in States: Tasmania’s minority Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff faces crossbench and Greens demands for more detail on a former minister’s legal fees, with threats of committee scrutiny or censure if answers aren’t provided. Community Safety & Oversight: WA opposition is pushing a bill to tighten train lighting standards for passive level crossings, aiming to reduce risks where current national rules fall short. Online Child Safety: Australia’s under-16 social media restrictions are in the spotlight again as the EU moves toward a “delay” approach, with eSafety’s Julie Inman Grant stressing access to digital connections shouldn’t be cut off entirely. Women in Public Life: Victorian premier Jacinta Allan’s “Ditch the Witch” billboard backlash continues, with Albanese and Gillard condemning the sexist campaign and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson firing back. Governance & Service Delivery: King’s Birthday honours highlight community and public service, including gender violence prevention work and HIV advocacy, while policing medals recognise long-serving South Australian officers.