NDIS Overhaul Backlash: State and territory disability ministers warn Labor’s NDIS reforms risk “like-for-like” service gaps for more than 200,000 people expected to be exited by 2031, warning of unmet need and cost-shifting. Federal-Local Governance: Queanbeyan’s Monaro Street upgrade is delayed after a century-old stormwater drain was rediscovered, with council seeking $3.25m from NSW to keep the asset usable when the road reopens. Parliament & Public Sector Pay: The Remuneration Tribunal has ruled no pay rise for MPs and senior federal office holders from 1 July, leaving open a possible increase later. Political Donations Fight: One Nation says Labor’s delay to donation reforms gave it an extra six months to court uncapped donors, while Albanese challenges the legitimacy of its “Fire the Liar” fundraising claims. AUKUS Scrutiny: Former foreign minister Gareth Evans tells an AUKUS inquiry the submarine deal is likely among Australia’s worst defence and foreign policy decisions, urging a back-up plan. Social Media Safety Policy: UK and Canada move toward restrictions for minors online, with Canada proposing a ban for under-16s plus a digital regulator and penalties. Health Workforce & Care: ACT’s junior doctor wellbeing funding is welcomed by the RACGP, while the College urges Canberrans to get flu vaccinations as the season continues. Security & Foreign Interference: The FBI seized 13 websites officials say were used in a Chinese effort to target and recruit people with access to sensitive information, linking to Five Eyes warnings. Infrastructure & Energy: Australia’s datacentre boom is becoming a contested grid issue as government sets terms for AI and data-centre growth.