Property & tax settings: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has moved to protect widows and divorcees from losing access to grandfathered negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions under Labor’s property tax overhaul, after concerns about transfers to single ownership. Housing finance access: Liberty says it is joining the 5% Deposit Scheme to widen pathways for borrowers who struggle with standard servicing, as the scheme expands and continues to reshape demand. Gambling governance: A Senate inquiry heard claims that gambling ads and promotions were “force fed” to people with addiction, with Sportsbet and Tabcorp pushing back as lawmakers weigh tighter advertising rules. Civil rights & policing: Aboriginal community police officers in the NT have launched a Federal Court class action alleging decades of racial discrimination and pay disadvantage within NT Police. Youth online safety: eSafety research says Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had limited impact, with most teens still using platforms. Biosecurity & inflation risk: Economists warn an H5N1 bird flu outbreak could add inflation pressure unless spread in poultry and dairy is contained. NSW hate speech reform: NSW has rejected expanding hate speech protections to additional groups beyond race, citing complex freedom-of-expression and consistent-law concerns. Public sector capability: BOM has announced an “eight-month” review after its costly website refresh backlash, aiming to future-proof its weather, water and climate services.