Migration & work rights: Community groups and multicultural advocates have urged the Albanese government to avoid proposed changes that would cut work rights for temporary visa holders, warning the plan risks “scapegoating” immigrants while reducing protections for some of the most vulnerable workers. NDIS crackdown: Labor says it has issued a record number of banning orders—111 in three months—against alleged fraudsters and “dodgy consultants” as it negotiates further cuts to the $56bn scheme and targets providers accused of bogus claims. FOI transparency fail: A desktop review by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner found many federal bodies are missing FOI disclosure-log deadlines, with two-thirds not publishing requests within required timeframes and half not publishing all required material. Deepfake scams: ASIC warns AI is supercharging investment scams, including deepfake impersonations of public figures that funnel victims from social media ads to fake news and trading sites. Gig work pay: New Fair Work Commission minimum standards lock in pay and accident insurance for on-demand delivery workers, with a minimum hourly rate starting at about $31.30–$32. Gun buyback politics: NSW has signed up to the federal gun buyback after Bondi, while other states remain non-committal, keeping the scheme a live election flashpoint. Gender pay data: Equal Pay Day coverage highlights record-low gender pay gap figures and renewed calls for targeted action to keep closing remaining differences.